Can I sue for a job delay of paying on time or not receiving pay as said?
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Can I sue for a job delay of paying on time or not receiving pay as said?
I’ve been working for this company 3 weeks now and no pay whatsoever. The district manager needed a routing number so I can get paid,so i gave the manager 3 blank void checks which she faxed to my district manager, I’ve asked the manager numerous of times when will I get paid, no exact answer obtained. This week I was told maybe this Friday, I have to work Friday, 12 to 6, should I wait a little longer or not go in work and pursue a lawsuit?
Asked on August 2, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Legally, if you have not been paid when pay was due, you could either contact your state department of labor to see if you could file a complaint, or look to sue and take legal action youself. That is your right. Whether you should do this or should wait longer depends on whether you think this is a more-or-less innocent error, soon to be fixed, or whether you think they have no intention of actually paying you everything you are due. Whenever you decide that you don't believe they will pay, that's the time to take legal action.
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