What materials would I need to make a case against a former employer who still owes me money?
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What materials would I need to make a case against a former employer who still owes me money?
I was a childcare provider for a low-income family that recieved government help. The government orginization that gave them financial help also gave them a co-pay amount based on their income to give to me every month. My employer and I made a verbal contract to set the co-pay amount at $200 but there was never a month that the paid me the full amount, instead they paid me half or nothing at all. When I asked them why they weren’t paying me the full amount, they replied by saying that one of the children had started school so they were cutting my pay by half. Did they void our verbal agreement by not paying the full amount in the first place?
Asked on March 26, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, you would have needed to get that amount in writing but if you have checks when they paid you that amount, use those cancelled checks and any emails and other documents you have to show you were to be paid that amount. Contact the agency who pays them these co-pays and explain how they are scamming the system. Sue the agency for your money and contact the IRS, as well.
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