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My paycheck bounced
I cashed my paycheck and then a few days
later it was charged back out of my account
because the employer had insufficient funds
to cover the check and was wondering if I
should be taking any sort of legal action?
They have agreed to pay me cash in order to
cover the check.
Asked on March 9, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
All you could sue for would be the paycheck you are owed and the NSF or bounced check fees (if any) you incur. If they do pay you your wages/salary, there's no point in taking legal action: even if they didn't cover the NSF, etc. fees, you'd pay more to sue them than you'd get back (and that's not even counting the "cost" of the time you'd spend). If you are not paid, then of course you can and should sue for the money.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
All you could sue for would be the paycheck you are owed and the NSF or bounced check fees (if any) you incur. If they do pay you your wages/salary, there's no point in taking legal action: even if they didn't cover the NSF, etc. fees, you'd pay more to sue them than you'd get back (and that's not even counting the "cost" of the time you'd spend). If you are not paid, then of course you can and should sue for the money.
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