What can I do if I wasn’t paid for my work for 8 months?
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What can I do if I wasn’t paid for my work for 8 months?
I have permanent job that is OK. My second job is like contractor. I do handyman services, through an app. I’ve been working for them about year and half. They pay me all the time and on time. Recently, when was checking my bank account and I didn’t find funds for my done jobs for about the past 8 months now. The missing amount isnt huge, around $3000. I got in touch with support, and they promised get back to me within 2 days with a solution from accounting I have chat saved but they didn’t and still no money on my bank account. Also, I had a call with the WA State Dept. of Labor and Industries, so they require to file a claim for further investigation. Is my case is good/eligible for going with a law firm to receive my funds plus nice compensation or I should go just only with Dept. of Labor and Industries? If I found after couple days that they made a payment is this means that there is no case for filling a claim.
Asked on August 28, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Generally, you are not entitled to get extra compensation ("plus nice compensation") if your employer fails to pay you, especially if your job is not one with a regular salary or wage, but rather one where you are paid when you do provide services through an app. This is not a situation where there is huge windfall and so is not likely one that would be worth retaining a lawyer for. Work with the Dept. of Labor and Industries or, if they won't help you or are being too slow, file a lawsuit for the $3,0000 as your own attorney or "pro se."
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