What can I do to collect back pay from my employer?
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What can I do to collect back pay from my employer?
I was recently fired and I am owed $76,000 in back wages. I spoke to the D.O.L. and was told they can only make a courtesy call to the employer. There must be something that I can do. Should I soeak with an employment law attorney? In Queens County, NY.
Asked on September 23, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Definitely speak with an employment law attorney. If your employer has not paid you money, you can sue for it--you would need to show that you were employed by them, did the work (or was employed for the relevant dates), and what your salary/wages/etc. were. If you can show that, you should have a good case. Given how much is at stake, you should not try to represent yourself, but rather let an experienced professional--the employment law attorney--bring the lawsuit and negotiate on your behalf. When you are consulting with your attorney, you should also discuss whether your termination was improper (in violation of any explicit or implicit contract; discriminatory; or retaliation for using some protected benefit or filing a protected claim). Good luck.
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