Can I sue my employer for not paying me salary/benefits as required/promised?
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Can I sue my employer for not paying me salary/benefits as required/promised?
I worked there 5 years, they promised 401k, that didn’t happen. They didn’t pay me for 2 weeks compensation. Sometimes they give me written checks. Sometimes they don’t pay child support on time. They changed insurances without telling me. I think that they are saving as much money as they can before they abandon me. It’s now almost impossible to find another career in this industry. What can I do? Where can I find help because I don’t have money to pay a lawyer because of the position my job has me in.
Asked on July 22, 2011 New Jersey
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
An employee can sue his or her employer for wages, benefits and other items promised as part of a salary but were never given. You might consider contacting the local labor department about your employer's promises to you for a retirement plan, additional compensation as well as other problems you have with the employer.
If you have other co-employees who have had similar promises made but not delivered upon by the employer, you have a much stronger case for extra compensation from the employer. You might consider bringing the similarly promised employees to the labor department to discuss your situation and the merits of any legal action against the employer.
Good luck.
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