Can I receive back pay if I’m no longer employed by a company
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Can I receive back pay if I’m no longer employed by a company
I hurt my back in February and haven’t received my
workers compensation check yet.
Asked on July 1, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
No longer being employed does not meant that you give up your right to any salary/wages or worker's compensation owed you. For worker's compensation, contact the worker's compensation board directly to inquire about the status of the check. For your company, if owed any salary or wages, you can sue them (such as in small claims court, acting as your own attorney, or "pro se," to save on legal fees) for the money.
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