What to do if I did a job for someone whom owns their own company and they are not paying me?
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What to do if I did a job for someone whom owns their own company and they are not paying me?
3 months have passed. What proof that he hasn’t paid could I possibly have?
Asked on September 7, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you were employed by someone, as an employee or an independent contractor and did the work, he has to pay you. If he hasn't, you can sue him for the money--that's the only way to get it. You can sue him in small claims court, where you can represent yourself, to reduce costs (no need to pay a lawyer). You would testify that he has never paid you. He then would have the chance to offer evidence that he did pay, which should be very easy for him if he did--canceled check, money order receipt, receipt from you, etc. If he can't do this, there is a very good chance that you would prove your case and win. Good luck.
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