Worked job 6 months ago, never got paid
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Worked job 6 months ago, never got paid
I worked for a company about six months ago called characters for hire. It
was a single time job where I worked an event. I was told I would be paid for
my time and recieve tips as well. I have contacted them multiple times via
email and still have not been paid. They have told me payment is on the way
now for almost 5 months. Everytime I contact them asking where the payment
is, they make excuses like we are backed up with new hire payrolls and postal
service is slow because of thanksgiving. What can I do about this?
Asked on February 28, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
What you do is you sue them: you sue them based on "breach of contract," or violation of the agreement, whether written or oral (unwritten; often called "verbal") according to which you worked in exchange for pay. If you did your part--that is, you did the work--they are obligated to do their part--and pay you. Depending on the amount they owe you, suing in small claims court, as your own attorney ("pro se") may be a very good option.
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