Can I charge an employer a late fee for unpaid wages?
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Can I charge an employer a late fee for unpaid wages?
I was let go from my job. I worked for a real estate agent and my employer has finally paid me my last check but has not paid me for the rental referral fee owed to me. I have sent them an invoice but have not recieved a response. Can I charge them a late fee? Are there any laws that state that a wages are to be paid if employment has ended?
Asked on June 21, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Nevada
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
1) Yes, all wages or salary earned up to the moment of termination of employment must be paid, even if the employee had been fired for cause. If the employer does not pay, the employee could sue (such as in small claims court, acting as his or her own attorney) to recover the money.
2) You cannot charge your employer interest, unless there actually had been some agreement in place between you and your employer that late payment would incur interest charges.
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