What can I do if my last 2 payroll checks have had payment stopped on them?
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What can I do if my last 2 payroll checks have had payment stopped on them?
I’m currently in dispute with my former employer who actually laid me off for the reason of “cost cutting” and refuses to let my 2 unpaid payroll checks clear. After making an attempt to deposit these funds into my account, I finally received the copies of the checks both with returned reasons of “Stopped Payment”. What are my options?
Asked on December 28, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Connecticut
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can take your empoyer to small claims court to try and collect what you are owed. You can also file a complaint with your state's department of labor. However, if payment has been stopped, quite possibly your employer is going through financial difficulties and may simply not have the money.
However, if just your check has been stopped and no one else's, then you need to know the reason why. If it is because you owe your employer money for a company loan, damaged property, etc., then make sure that you gave express written consent that your paycheck could have deductions taken from it. If not, then you have a legal claim against your employer. While you still may owe them money, your employer will have to sue you for it or make other repayment arrangements; they cannot just takt the money our of your check.
At this point, you should contact your state's department of labor or consult with an employment attorney for further information.
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