What do I do if I was terminated from a job and my former employer won’t pay me or respond to any calls or emails?
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What do I do if I was terminated from a job and my former employer won’t pay me or respond to any calls or emails?
Asked on October 6, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Regardless of the reason for your termination,by law you are entitled to your final paycheck. State law dictates exactly when that should be. Typically it by the next payday but again that varies from state-to-state. At this point, you should contact your state's department of labor to be sure of your rights under your specific state law.
Note: If you were terminated due to theft or the like, even though you must be paid your final paycheck, your employer can till sue you for any amounts owed.
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