It was my first job out of college, so when something didn't feel right, I thought it was just me, however, I have recently found out that this company not only scams their employees out of their paychecks, but they scam customers. They're called Cambridge/ Empire/ and Manchester Who's Who, and they change their name and location often. When I worked there, they were based in a nice office building in Uniondale, (Long Island) NY. I recently heard the people in management positions don't even use their real names. The business claims to be a well-known and respected networking tool for business professionals. They have already been reported to the Better Business Bureau, and the complaints are staggering. Check them out:
http://ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff214558.htm
http://www.scam.com/showthread.php?p=312306#post312306
http://www.newyork.bbb.org/reports/businessreports.aspx?pid=44&page=1&id=73212
How do I get them to pay me what I'm owed? They keep dodging me.
2007-01-08 08:47:42 · 6 answers · asked by CutieTM 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
File a complaint with your local labor board.
2007-01-08 08:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by tootsie1115 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that this may sound harsh but it depends on how much money you are talking about. Don't throw good money after bad. Yes, if you can get a lawyer that will do the work and only will ask for payment if you get paid then great. That type of deal may be difficult to find. I do not know how much money you are owed. The suggestions here regarding contacting state agencies are good. Just as an example don't spend $500 to recover $350. Good luck to you.
2007-01-08 15:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by dazed&confused 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a problem with my last employer short changing me on my last paycheck. They refused to believe they were wrong, so I went to the state employment agency (TWC in Texas) and filed a complaint. The agency was fantastic and very helpful. Once the company got the claim, I received a phone call from the president saying they would pay me. I still had trouble getting the money, but I finally got it after the TWC got involved. It may or may not help you in your situation, but it can't hurt to try if you have a similar agency in your state.
2007-01-08 09:01:23 · answer #3 · answered by FireGT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best bet is get a lawyer! They will usually take a case like that and you pay them after you get the money. At least some attorneys.
2007-01-08 08:52:18 · answer #4 · answered by j0kr420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fax a short but precise letter to the attorney general of your state. Sounds like they need to be shut down all together.
2007-01-08 08:50:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Department of Labor controls wages and not being paid, you'll have to contact them.
2007-01-08 08:49:36 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋