I work for a company that is going under,I worked a few hours 2.5 Weeks ago and still have not gotten paid,the pay rate is weekly,What are my rights?
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I work for a company that is going under,I worked a few hours 2.5 Weeks ago and still have not gotten paid,the pay rate is weekly,What are my rights?
Asked on June 21, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Your rights are to be paid what is due you. (I'll assume you evidence--time cards, or invoices, or the equivalent--of the hours so that you can prove them.) If you worked them, your company must pay. Of course, if you only worked "a few hours," then it's almost certainly the case that bringing legal action yourself would not be worth it. Best bet is to contact your state's department or division of labor and report the situation to them; they may be able to take some action on your behalf to get your employer to pay.
Note thought that if the company is going under, they not have the money to pay, in which case being in the legal right does not help you.
Good luck.
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