How do I go about receiving a paycheck from my jobthat hasn’t paid me for time worked?
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How do I go about receiving a paycheck from my jobthat hasn’t paid me for time worked?
I’ve been working for a home services company for they last 9 months. I was recently suspended from work and on payday I didn’t receive my direct deposit nor a stub.
Asked on November 7, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Maryland
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You file a lawsuit--that's how you recover money from anyone who owes it to you, including for unpaid wages. For several thousand dollars, you'd want to hire an attorney to represent you; for several hundred, you should probably file in small claims court, representing yourself (no legal fees). You'd need to prove the hours/days worked and the rate or wages you should have been paid.
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