Can an employer hold a employee's check?

Question

I started a Job 3 weeks ago, I filled out all the forms needed... gave a copy of my SSN, Birth Certificate, and expired DL.

Last week I quite cuz it was a joke of a job (so I worked 2 weeks.) I was to get a paycheck last Friday, but my manager stated that I can't get my check until I give a copy of a valid DL or my voter card. She stated that she needed this for a form know as I-9 or I-90.

I was just wondering if she can hold my check? I have another one coming on the 8th of Aug. I am a resident of Wisconsin and was working in Wisconsin, but the headquarters for the comp. I was working for is located in California.

Thanks!

Answer 1

They can until you give them the information they need.

I still have not gotten my last two paychecks for a job I quit last month.

Answer 2

They can.  Go renew your license.

Answer 3

sounds like they're playing games

they have choices of documents to use with I-9 and it's an issue when putting you onto the payroll

Answer 4

The I-9 should've been filled out and identification checked when you were hired, not now.

As long as the id is deemed genuine and suitably represents the person, it is acceptable.

The Dept. of Justice -Immigration & Naturalization Service has a handbook that tells employers what identification is acceptable. See Part 7, Question 14:http://www.hccpawv.com/pdfs/HandbookforE...

If the employer is unwilling to pay, you can always file a unpaid wage claim with your Dept. of Labor.

Answer 5

I don't know if they can really legally hold your check - but you are required to provide proof of employability so that they can fill out the I-9 form - and they should not hire you until you provide that information...

The federal government is doing more audits to make sure employers have this form on file and that it is filled out correctly.  They need both a drivers license and a social security card to meet the requrements.  There are some other forms that they can use as well - such as a passport.

I would think that an expired driver's license would be enough proof - it's not like you became an illegal alien once your driver's license expired.  You will have to contact US Citizenship and Immigration Services to ask them if an expired driver's license is acceptable.  

Here is their home page - http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

Depending on why your license is expired - it may be easier to renew your license and then go get your checks.