Is it legal for a person to hire someone and then not pay them even if it’s a personal job?
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Is it legal for a person to hire someone and then not pay them even if it’s a personal job?
My friend hired me to be her care provider. She gave scheduled times and days I worked 113 hrs now she is not answering my calls or texts what do I do to get paid?
Asked on October 23, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Washington
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can sue your friend for breach of contract / account stated. Your damages (monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit) are the amount you are owed.
Depending on the amount of your damages, you may be able to file your lawsuit in small claims court. Upon prevailing in the case, you can also recover court costs which include the court filing fee and process server fee.
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