What to do if I signed an employment contract stating that I would get paid after being employed with the company for 30 days but I ‘ve not been paid?
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What to do if I signed an employment contract stating that I would get paid after being employed with the company for 30 days but I ‘ve not been paid?
It has been 30 days and I have not received payment. How would I go about trying to get my payment?
Asked on August 14, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
The quickest and most certain way would be to sue the company (potentially in small claims court, acting as your own attorney, or "pro se," to save on legal fees) for breach of contract. To win, you'd need to prove that you did the work, and could use your testimony, the testimony of other employees, time sheets, etc. If you win, you'll get a judgment for the money. Of course, suing your employer can have drastic consequences for the employer/employee relationship; on the other hand, if they won't pay you, this may not be a place you wish to keep working. Before suing, though, speak with them about this, if you haven't already--it could be an error or oversight, easily fixed.
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