Can an employer refuse to give me my paycheck.
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Can an employer refuse to give me my paycheck.
My employer is currently refusing to hand over
my paycheck because they have no received a
reference form from my previous employer.
They allowed me to work for two weeks with out
the form.
Asked on October 14, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
No, they can't. They could terminate or fire you for this reason (unless you have a written contract preventing them from doing so, since without a contract, you are an "employee at will" and could be terminated for essentially any reason) but even if they did so, would have to pay you for all work done up to when you were fired. If they won't pay you, you could flle a complaint with the state dept. of labor and/or sue them (e.g. in small claims court) for the money.
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