How do I collect on a check my employer put a stop payment on?
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How do I collect on a check my employer put a stop payment on?
My now former boss finally gave me a check to reimburse me for the supplies I bought for the company in Dec./Jan. I walked out on the day the check was deposited and he put a stop payment on the check so it was taken back out of my account. This was to pay for receipts that he has from the products I purchased for the company. He has already sold and been paid for those products. He’s already accused me of stealing things I haven’t so I’m guessing that’s going to be his claim for what he’s done. How do I collect the money without having to pay a lot of money to do so? It was for $300 but I need that money back.
Asked on May 26, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can sue him for the money: if you purchased the supplies for work, he agreed to reimburse you, and/or he has made use of the materials/products, he has to pay you. You would sue him for "breach of contract," or for violating the agreement to reimburse you. Suing in small claims court, as your own attorney or "pro se," is a good, low-cost and fast, option.
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