I worked but the co. isn't paying me?

Question

I have an important, important question for everyone. I hope I placed this in the correct Forum.

A few weeks ago I went to work for a temp. agency (AEROTEK). My mom called up the ad in the newspaper to get some information later on that day, a rep. called back and with no request for any paper work, ID, or etc put me and another person I know to work the next day. Now I have a bad back problem because I am incredibly top-heavy and I have a fairly tiny body (I'm just a bit above 5') and I'm quite small boned paired with genetic back problems from my dad's side. But because of the desperate state I am in I took the job and worked so hard my fingers were literally raw for the next few days, my back was hurting terribly and my legs were sore. The rep. called back an hour before the work day ended to break the news I couldn't continue working there because of the fact I had no state issued ID or any picture ID at the time - which upset me but I was alright with it. So I completed my 8 hour shift, not slacking whatsoever.

On Sunday night my mom and I faxed out our time sheets, it was processed on Tuesday and checks were sent out that week. The other person recieved their check but I did not so I wait for the mail Monday and still no check. Ok so I call them- maybe they'd forgotten or something got mixed up. The lady put me on hold for a few seconds and said she had my check in front of her and it would be sent out on Wendsday (why the heck Wed?! If it's there in front of you) but I kept my trust and I said to just send it.

Guess what?

Here it is Monday again NO CHECK. I called last Monday about this matter and I am told by the same lady that I will have to speak with payroll manager but he was on a meeting and I'd have to leave a message. OK so I leave a message, a few minutes later my dad is furious by what I'd told him so he calls the lady back and she says he is on lunch and she'd have him give us a call he also called the rep. afterwards and left a message - no response from anyone! It's almost midnight (the end of Tues.) and I've gotten no word.

What can I do? Please help!

Answer 1

Go to agency in person. This will solve the problem. Stay professional and let them know that what they have done is unethical. Explain that you talked to the lady that stated she had your check in front of her, but still no check, keep in mind that they will try to be nice once you tell them that this is unethical.

Answer 2

.    Notify the Attorney General.  You are not the only one who has been scammed by this outfit.  There are others who are waiting for you to add your complaint so the case can be prosecuted.

Answer 3

Keep calling, like every hour until you get your check, and call Aerotek and tell them you got stiffed.