What to do if I was let go from a job and didn’t get paid for all my hours worked?
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What to do if I was let go from a job and didn’t get paid for all my hours worked?
I contacted the company and they have been “working” on getting my last check for over a month now. They sent in a request and can not tell me how long it will be, because they took me out the system and something like this has never happened. So their only solution is to wait. Do I have any grounds for a suit?
Asked on December 23, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you do have grounds for a suit, since you have not been paid for all the work you have done. You are legally entitled to be paid for all your work. However, you may only sue for the amount of pay owed you, and not additional compensation. That being the case, a good option is to file a suit in small claims court, where filing fees are low and you an act as your own attorney. That can be a cost-effective way to pressure the company to pay you.
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