What can I do if a job doesn’t give me my last paycheck?
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What can I do if a job doesn’t give me my last paycheck?
I was recently let go from a job
where I worked out of state and
when I got home I have yet to
receive my paycheck
Asked on November 20, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You have two options: first, you can contact the state labor department in the state where you worked and file a complaint (they may be able to help you); second, you could file a small claims lawsuit in the state in which you worked--which would, however, require you traveling to that state for the trial date (at least once at a minimum; possibly twice or more if the case is adjourned, carried over, continued, etc.).
Before doing anything, bear in mind that they do not need to issue you your final paycheck until what would have been your next regularly scheduled payday--and if the check is mailed to you, it will then take several days more to reach you. So make sure the check is actually late before you do anything.
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