I have been working as event staff with a florist who does primarily weddings. I am listed as a contract employee getting paid hourly. I have received a check from them in two months and when I try to get in contact with them they are ignoring my phone calls and won't respond. What can I do from here? What legal action can I take?
2007-12-14 13:44:34 · 5 answers · asked by Jen 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
I'm sorry, there was a typo. I HAVE NOT received a check from them in the past two months, and haven't been to work there for about a month (there was no more weddings for the rest of the year).
2007-12-14 13:45:42 · update #1
Depending on your city and state, there are laws that must be adhered to. A sub-contractor, means that the employer will 1099 you, ot the end of the year. That means that you are responsible for local, city, state and federal taxes that may be due as well as Social Security.
If the company is still in business, you can file for a small claims judgement, or call your local Dep't of Labor, Taxation and Finance or Better Business Bureau.
2007-12-14 14:03:21 · answer #1 · answered by Rev. Willie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person has not paid you for two months, I would consult an attorney who would write a letter on his stationery, stating if payment is not forthcoming by(5 working days) a lein will be placed on the business,for the amount owing as well as attorney and court costs.
2007-12-14 14:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go into the florist and demand to see the person responsible for payment; I would then send a certified letter with an invoice and IMMEDIATELY start small claims proceedings.
2007-12-14 13:52:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will cost you a filing fee, but conciliation court is a possibility. If they are in bad enough shape where they really can't afford to pay you, the filing fee may just add insult to injury. If you think they are flush and just stiffing you, the judgement you are likely to get plus a writ of execution should do the trick
2007-12-14 14:02:02 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GATHER YOUR FACTS TOGETHER AND FILE A SMALL CLAIMS .TAKE THEM TO COURT.REPORT THEM TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU.CONTACT A LAWYER AND SEEK HIS/HER ADVICE.DO NOT LET THEM RIP YOU OFF. FIGHT!
2007-12-14 14:07:08 · answer #5 · answered by vannesa l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋