Possible legal advice?

[awsmith4]

I agree with Peter, but also check with your state's labor department. They are the ones who usually deal with that issue in GA.

[JaKaacH]

There's nothing like a little face to face time with the person who hired you, and/or the person who gave you the check...


But thats just my opinion....

[pektel]

Originally Posted by JaKaacH

There's nothing like a little face to face time with the person who hired you, and/or the person who gave you the check...


But thats just my opinion....

This. You can bet your a$$ I'd be at their doorstep. Business AND home addresses.

[Blueface]

EEOC for starters.

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by pnoon

If they don't respond to your satisfaction, you may need to hire a lawyer. Unless there is an attorney on the board who is up on your state and local laws, do not take any specifc legal advice from here.

Generic advice on how to handle the situation may be forthcoming and helpful. But ultimately, you should consult someone locally.

my and worth as much.

Good luck, Bill. I hope you get paid for your work.
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I completely agree I wasn't out for specifics, just general advice and maybe some past experiences?

Originally Posted by jitzy

can't you just write your name in on the check?

Even if I could, like I said it was for approximately 1/3 of the money they owe THAT week. Not even total. Realistically crossing out Bill and writing William and my last name wouldn't look good either. I have horrible handwriting as well, not to mention that money was taxed as well without me filling out proper forms.

Originally Posted by JaKaacH

There's nothing like a little face to face time with the person who hired you, and/or the person who gave you the check...


But thats just my opinion....

If it were a dude who wrote the check..........

Not an option in my case.

Originally Posted by MarioF

Could the days you work been in 2 separate pay periods, so that you would get a separate check for the balance in the next pay period.
And I would just deposit the check in your account, a bank won't cash it but they would probably deposit it.
Good luck.

No, I verified that and it was on the memo part of the check. I asked my bank and they said no dice on them taking the check any possible way.

As well as when I brought up the error in pay I never got calls back I had to make the calls myself and I was repeatedly blown off. Then after refusing to come to work till I was paid, I never received another call or another check or any check for that matter even for the next weeks pay.

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

I agree with Peter, but also check with your state's labor department. They are the ones who usually deal with that issue in GA.

"What is the law concerning payment of final paychecks to employees?
Tennessee employees who are laid off, fired, or who quit must be paid their wages in full at the next regular payday, not to exceed 21 days from the date of their discharge or termination. Claims against an employer for late payment may be filed with the Labor Standards Division. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has the authority to enforce this law. You may review this law at Tennessee Revised Statutes Title 50-2-103(g)"

http://www.tn.gov/labor-wfd/faq_laws.html

[cricky101]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

"What is the law concerning payment of final paychecks to employees?
Tennessee employees who are laid off, fired, or who quit must be paid their wages in full at the next regular payday, not to exceed 21 days from the date of their discharge or termination. Claims against an employer for late payment may be filed with the Labor Standards Division. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has the authority to enforce this law. You may review this law at Tennessee Revised Statutes Title 50-2-103(g)"

http://www.tn.gov/labor-wfd/faq_laws.html

I think that would be the best start, before you pay to hire a lawyer. File a complaint, someone from there will make a phone call, and maybe it will light a fire under their a$$ to get you a check.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

I agree with Peter, but also check with your state's labor department. They are the ones who usually deal with that issue in GA.

Originally Posted by awsmith4

"What is the law concerning payment of final paychecks to employees?
Tennessee employees who are laid off, fired, or who quit must be paid their wages in full at the next regular payday, not to exceed 21 days from the date of their discharge or termination. Claims against an employer for late payment may be filed with the Labor Standards Division. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has the authority to enforce this law. You may review this law at Tennessee Revised Statutes Title 50-2-103(g)"

http://www.tn.gov/labor-wfd/faq_laws.html

I know a few people who, in unrelated incidents, had to go to the CA labor board over payment disputes and non-payment by employers. In all cases, the former employers always coughed up the money in hurry once they received the letter from the state.