How do I go about getting money owed from my past employer? I worked 50+ hours a week and didnt recieve overtime. She told me that she was exempt from paying overtime! Come to find out she is not and a girl I worked with filed and now the old empolyer has to pay her all the money she owes. How do I go about claiming mine. Its not so much the money for me but the satisfaction is knowing that she wont get away with screwing with all the people that have worked for her and all the people who work for her now. She has a deadline that she has to repay the girl who filed against her, Jan 7, 2007! Does the IRS investigate all past employees and current employees to she what she owes..Does anyone know how this works and where I need to start? Please help. Thank you
2007-12-12 02:01:06 · 12 answers · asked by Momma 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I have my pay stubs that state between 50 and 60 hours a week. I was paid every two weeks and on some of my pays stubs she paid me my normal hourly pay for 126 hours. She was turned in and investigated and she now has to pay the one girl back. I wasnt sure if that would go for everyone that has worked there also. And yes, I have my pay stubs and as you ahould know, she has to keep record of that and so does the IRS.
2007-12-12 03:32:11 · update #1
Thank you to everybody who has helped me puruse this. I cant believe I was so stupid to actually fall for her lies! It was the daycare I worked for and there are so many things she is doing wrong and I wish she would get shut down! Thank you again and happy holidays!
2007-12-12 03:35:38 · update #2
Call the IRS yourself about it, and file a complaint with the labor board. You can find the labor board's website and file a complaint through it. Be sure to tell them about all that has happened, and they will then investigate that business and then will make her pay all back overtime wages. I went through this about 4 years ago, and I got the money owed to me within a few weeks.
2007-12-12 02:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can call the IRS and tell them of the situation. They will find that her taxes and any other employees taxes don't match. She's in for a surprise then! Unfortunately, there are some pretty unscrupulous employers out there. I would look for a new job when you start this process.
You may have to write off the overtime though and quit while you're ahead, because people like this aren't worth the aggravation. Good luck.
2007-12-12 02:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you paid a salary or on an hourly basis? If you were paid a salary, then you are not entitled to overtime pay. Do you have a record of the hours that you worked? If not, then it is your word against your old employer. The IRS does not investigate that unless someone reports her.
2007-12-12 02:07:27 · answer #3 · answered by The Oracle of Delphi 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a labor board which is responsible for this case. You can also seek remedy in small claims court if you have documentation that you worked for this lady and you have a clear record of the hours you worked. In Small Claims, documentation is absolutely necessary. Without it you can lose. Contact the other person who did receive compensation and find out what she did - follow the same procedures.
2007-12-12 02:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by organbuilder272 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IRS has nothing to do with this
EEOC has nothing to do with this
you contact your local dept of labor / job service office and file your complaint they will give you all the information you need. if there was a violation they are the ones who will pursue it for you. as Craig C stated if you were salary you may not be entitled to overtime it depends on your job duties and how much you were paid.
2007-12-12 02:15:27 · answer #5 · answered by michr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to file a claim with the labor board of your state. Just search for this with the name of your state and you will get all of the information you need. In Illinois they must receive your completed form within 90 days of when your employment with this employer ended so get started on this ASAP.
2007-12-12 02:10:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your local employment commission would be a good place to start. you know, the people you file for unemployment with? make an appointment with them and see if they can head you in the right direction.
better than that, talk to an attorney who specializes in labor issues. one good letter may get you the bux owed.
2007-12-12 02:11:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only thank you to confirm what your previous employeer is announcing is to confront them straight away. If he/she is providing you with hassle landing a clean job, notify the interviewer during the hiring technique which you left on undesirable words. Being fired is a significant crimson flag for recruiters. clarify the placement out of your point of view as appropriate you could. you will be able to additionally request that they no longer call your previous corporation for a reference.
2016-11-26 00:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u have a way to prove that u worked those hours go to labor department complaints dep.
2007-12-12 02:10:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. They can hear your complaint and get the ball rolling
2007-12-12 02:04:29 · answer #10 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋