(and seems to have no intent of paying, so I had to quit working for him)
2007-04-03 14:49:21 · 7 answers · asked by Unknown 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Dear Unknown,
Is there anyway you can prove it? Have there been any exchange of email correspondence between you and your boss? Emails are as good as gold if you still have them. Did you punch a time card? Is this a legit business person?
Here are some options:
1. If this person is in business for himself and is legit, you can file for unemployment if you quit for "good cause" which does include not receiving wages earned after a fair attempt to retrieve them.
2.Explain that you will go to the state labor board and or the EEOC to complain about workers rights.
3. Explain that you will report his ethic to the better business bureau. This will put pressure on him if he IS or ISN'T licensed to do business. He'll get wrapped up in tax troubles, back license fees etc.
Other Points
* Did you get ripped off of vacation pay? All states govern the labor law as to whether or not you receive that type of pay and ususually works out to the benefit of the employer.
* Be sure to write down all dates and times that you discussed this with him and actions that he or you took in response to conversation ect.
* As I said, email is like confirmed proof.
Regardless of what you have as far as proof, still report him or threaten too. He may just "pay up". Any good business person doesn't want the bad press.
Don't let him get a way with a $5,500 rip off! Legally, that amount qualifies as a felony in most states.
Plus, you will NEVER get over it.
I wish I knew more about the situation to better advise you. GOOD LUCK!
2007-04-03 15:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by Smilely 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how he cheated you out of the money. If it's payroll related, you would go to the department of labor if you feel you were cheated and the company is not willing to talk with you. If he decided to renege on a bet, you may be out of luck if gambling is not allowed in your state. Even if it is, it is not work related and you would take him to court.
2007-04-03 14:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by Brian G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most intimidating thing you can do is to contact your local labor board. (Just Google "
Then, take him to Small Claims Court.
I would have quit, too...Good Luck.
2007-04-03 14:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by hcwwur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer and/or the dept of labor
2007-04-03 14:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sue and sue big and sue fast or at least threaten to do so, and that way you will end up getting your money faster. Good luck.
2007-04-03 14:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by Akbar B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your HR department if there is one. if not, contact the department of labor they may take your case for free or they will provide input on how to address.
2007-04-03 14:58:35 · answer #6 · answered by camorningsurfer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small claims court.
2007-04-03 14:56:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋