If I worked for a company and now they are holding my paycheck because I refuse to continue working for them, what can I do?
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If I worked for a company and now they are holding my paycheck because I refuse to continue working for them, what can I do?
Asked on August 4, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can sue them: there is no legal basis for an employer to withhold an employee's paycheck because he or she will not continue to work for that employer, so based on what you write, you should win any lawsuit. If the amount at stake is less than the limit for your small claims court, suing in small claims court, acting as your own attorney ("pro se") is a cost-effective option.
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