I recently quit a Job at a local newspaper, and have been promised time and time again that I would receive my last paycheck. I have contacted the owner and he has ignored me on almost every occasion. The same goes for another former employee of this company. It's been about a month and a half and I still have not received my check. I was just wondering if there was a way to report this employer and actually see some results.
2007-07-12 09:12:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In the event this is occurinmg in the U.S. your ex-boss is an idiot.
Contact the labor commisioner and report it.
Then contact an attorney for advbice as this newspaper will be news pretty quick if they don't pay you; thjey can be hammered for serious fines also.
2007-07-12 09:16:32 · answer #1 · answered by Adonai 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Were you a freelancer or an employee? If you're a freelancer you may have to file in small claims court. But if you were actually employed with the paper, then you need to file a complaint at your local labor board - employers have a specified time to pay you what you're owed. The time alloted DOES differ if you quit as opposed to being fired or laid off.
But if that time has since passed and your former employer STILL hasn't paid you, they can be fined substantial amounts of money (which would all go to you).
To find out exactly what the laws in your state are, you can refer to the Labor Board poster which by law must be posted in every place of employment. If you don't have access to this, call or visit your local public library to find out what the next step is.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
2007-07-12 09:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Report this to the better business bureau. They will go through the company with a microscope. Audits, employee satisfaction, etc. Most companies will cave in if you threaten to notify the better business bureau, because they do not want to go through the B.S.
2007-07-12 09:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by Crazy LP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other than being a nag and calling several times a day, your only recourse might be to take them to small claims court. If you win, and it's likely you will if there are no hidden details, you can also recover the fee it cost you to file the suit.
2007-07-12 09:18:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local Department of Labor.
2007-07-12 09:16:10 · answer #5 · answered by cireengineering 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are unsuccessful with your attempts to obtain your paycheck and your former employer is uncooperative, check with your states division of labor they should be able to offer advice to you.
2007-07-12 09:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you was paid by a different company call them and tell them you have not received your check.
If your pay check is in the companies name call them and tell them they owe you, someone may have not reported your time.
If that don't work take them to court.
2007-07-12 09:44:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the Labor Relations Board in your area. They should be able to help you recover your money.
2007-07-12 09:16:19 · answer #8 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's sounds like she just wants you to work for nothing . I thank that i would move on to another job if she don't want to tell you anything about your pay or anything.
2016-05-20 23:24:40 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor.
2007-07-12 09:17:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋