Should I still file a claim against my employer if I still haven’t received my final paycheck 3 weeks late after being fired?

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Should I still file a claim against my employer if I still haven’t received my final paycheck 3 weeks late after being fired?

I got fired from my job about 3 weeks ago. I was told to bring back the uniform to receive my check which I did. However, when I did they told me that they mailed my check to me without my say so. As weeks went past and I didn’t hear anything from them, I called but I haven’t heard back.

Asked on August 31, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, New York

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

What exactly would you be claiming for? The law does not provide compensation for violations of your rights which only result in an inconvenience, like being paid late. Since you were paid, you did not lose any money; since you did not lose any money, you are not entitled to any compenation, since there is nothing to compensate you for. Therefore, there is no point to filing a claim.


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