What do I do if my employer decides not to pay me?
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What do I do if my employer decides not to pay me?
I have reported my former employer due to many reasons, but the main reason is because I have not been paid since the day I have terminated my employment last month. My former manager and the owner said she would pay me 3 days ago. I went to pick up my check and she never opened her shop making me unable to it up. I have reported her to the labor department.
Asked on October 6, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Minnesota
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you write, it appears you were not paid your final paycheck. If that is the case, you could potentially sue your employer--including possibly in small claims court, where the costs are lower, cases move faster, and you don't need to hire a lawyer (i.e. you can represent yourself)--for the money. If you did the work, you must be paid; your former employer can *not* simply decide to not pay you. You've already reported her to the labor department, which may or may not take action--they have a lot of case, too little staff, and may not be able to devote time and resources to a single person not receiving a final paycheck. Your only other option, as noted above, would be sue the employer for the wages she owes you for work which you did. Good luck.
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