I worked for a guy for a few months in the fall through December. He still owes me for 14 hours of work and he's not paid me. I wrote him a letter asking him for the last paycheck and he said "When you give me my box of personal belonging back, you'll get your check." I shipped his box priority, at my own expense, and he received it over 2 weeks ago. And of course, I've not been paid for my hours. How should I go about this now? I don't have money to hire a lawyer or even to sue him myself for it. And I really need the money. He's just being a jerk. Advice?
218263
i would contact your state's labor board and find out what your options are.  they may be able to help you without contacting a lawyer.  if you are unable to get help through them, i would contact your local "legal aid".  this is a group of lawyers who will usually give you legal advise, or even actually work for free or minimal cost.
171505
i don't think it's a law...mandatory time clock, i hate it without a time clock, it seems i got jipped when i worked like that. i would find another job if your place doesnt' have a time clock. there's no proof at all of what you worked, and if your check is short, you can't say antyhing about it!!!
626595
You'll have to talk first to the payroll person. Take your time records to them as proof of the time owed. If they refuse to pay in full then, you'll have to file a suit in small claims court.  If/when the judge finds in your favor, it will be a legal ruling. The court demanding this company to pay what they owe. With this being official, they've got to pay or face further legal action from the court. You'll have to power to then to file liens, or sieze funds from their accounts.  You may also be able to sue for your financial debts that are a result of not being paid. (Ie: overdraft charges, etc.)\n  I'd be quick about it though. Not paying, is a big red flag. The company may be about to file bankruptcy. If so, you'll have a much harder time, and may not see a dime.
449714
Your state notifies the other state who files a "Foreign judgement"  If their state law doesn't make the employer send the money weekly you are out of luck.  If it does then you need to have the other state send a compliance order to the workplace.  Be careful tho, cause too much of a stink and he will lose his job (Have seen it over 10 times this year alone)
329541
Well, sure.  I mean, they've violated their contract, if nothing else, but normally there are specific labor laws that cover those issues too, so they may not even need to sue in court.  \n\nBigger issue is this: if your friend works for a company that isn't making their payroll on time, it's time to start looking for a new job.  I mean, it's possible that the company may survive their financial trouble, but not usually.  And, actually, trying to get some kind of judgment or conviction against the company will probably work against him, too.  Legal action would probably just cause the company to close its doors sooner, which means your friend would be out of work right away, instead of giving him a few weeks or months to find a new job.\n\nYou don't want to take action just because you can.  You need to decide what's going to be in your best interests.
535993
1. Even if your boyfriend did break the machine, if it was a accident, it's not his responsibility.  An employer has to take into account that loss of property can happen on a job.  The employer's insurance should cover it.\n2. If the employer has not taken legal action against your boyfriend, I would say he has no legal grounds for withholding a check.  I believe it is legal to withhold money from an employee's paycheck if they legally owe the employer money, but this is not the case. \n\nYour boyfriend should go to the Department of Labor office and let them know what is going on.  They should be able to work it out with the employer.
420184
You should have definitely gotten something in writing before you turned over any money.  You have a contract with this person and they probably have the upper hand because you gave them the consideration and they need to give you the dog.  If they don't give you the dog you can sue them, however, if they are willing to give you the dog I'm not hopeful you'd get your money back instead.  Of course there may be loopholes, and I don't know all the facts, so if it doesn't work out you should at least consult an attorney. Good luck and sorry to hear about the job.
583734
hmmm, i'd be on the phone in a minute.  just call the personnel or payroll dept and tell them that you're not a Rockefeller and could use the money.  all they have to do is stop payment on the first check and issue another one.  \n\nmost of the payroll departments i've worked with have been really nice folks who would bend over backwards to help you out with a situation like this.\n\nif it were me, and i believe that Newman off the Seinfeld show is a perfect example of the US Postal Service Employee---i would have them cut a replacement check and hold it and then i would drive down and pick it up.\n\nit would give you a chance to say hi or whatever.  and you wouldn't have to rely on  Newman to deliver your check.
223563
You are focused...\n\nThe order stands, and I read from your last question it was in small claims court. That will be tough. It will take money to track him down, and the most you can be awarded in small claims is $2K.\n\nTalk to the sheriff's office and to an investigation agency. You'll have to get this person under your thumb, since as soon as you find him, he can change jobs. Also, make sure the court notifies the credit bureaus to post a judgment.
133429
If you are legally employed in the US, you are entitled to your own deductions and refund. He shouldn't be able to compel you to pay him any part of your refund.
32227
That sounds to me like he was late and if there are strict guidelines to putting in the time then you'll have to wait.  The company does have expenses related to processing payroll and holding things up for 1 check could prevent the entire company from getting paid (many payroll processing companies require 1 to 2 days).  \n\nIt sounds to me like a big company that doesnt really care about their employees to me though.\n\nSource - i run a payroll processing company.
104556
Judge Joe Brown would love for you to give him a call.  LOL, but if not, Small Claims Court is definately the way to go.  It helps if you have documentation that you actually gave them the money (such as a cancelled check).  But the odds are your friend wont show up for court anyway, and you'll just get a default judgement for the $$.  Of course, collecting the $$ after that can be a whole new challenge.
390086
I don't think so, but I would do three things:\n\n1.  Ask them, in writing, what the status is of your paycheck.  Let them know what date you started, and what you believe the pay period to be.\n\n2.  If you were provided an employee manual, read up on the pay period policy.  If you don't have an employee manual, request one-  at the very least ask them to send you their WRITTEN payroll policy.\n\n3.  I would contact your state's labor / employment office and explain to them what's going on.  They should be able to answer your question right away, and possibly contact your employer.\n\nYou aren't asking for anything unreasonable, and they should be able to answer your questions.  You should also keep track of each time you speak with someone about your paycheck (name of person, date, time, what was discussed) in case you have to refer back to it later.  \n\nGood Luck!
400097
Have his wages garnished! Plain and simple. If the state doesn't start collecting on his wages then they will press charges and he will go to jail. You could always find out who his supervisors superviors is and give them a piece of you mind if that doesn't work keep asking to talk to the supervisors supervisors until you get to the top.
424227
Depends... did you quit or were you fired? If you were fired and u didnt recieve your last paycheck you could take them to court, but if u quit your out of luck, other wise theres no other money that you can recieve
252595
then tell him to mail it to you, IF they say there is a "processing fee" tell them to go fucj themselves.\n\nIf they do mail it to you, deposit, and WAIT until the check actually clears your account.\n\nThe other option is to call the police in the area code and ask them if they are aware of this company, also the Better Business Bureau.
672910
They should be able to verify whether or not the check was ever cashed, and if not, then you should be entitled to it.  You need to keep on these people though!  They're just civil servants.  They don't care about you, as long as they get their paycheck!!  Fight until you see that check!!!