What can I do if my job refuses to pay me?

Question

I worked for this non profit organization and they refused to pay me. They owe me 70 dollars. I want to know what can I do to get payed. The people that work there keep giving me the run around. Everytime I ask them about a check they just say it will take a few weeks it has been months and I still have no check. So what can I do?

Answer 1

Well, if you are sure that you don't owe them anything say, for uniforms, badges, or anything else, then you probably want to get legal advice.  I believe its against the law to withhold legally earned wages.  Even the bible says that every man will earn his keep, so...

Contact your atty and ask him/her for advice.  That's what I do...

Answer 2

kill someone in your job  

Answer 3

Directly from the Department of Labor site. (DOL.gov)

Question: I didn't get my last paycheck. What can I do?

Answer: Employers are not required by federal law to give former employees their final paycheck immediately. Some states, however, may require immediate payment. If the regular payday for the last pay period an employee worked has passed and the employee has not been paid, contact the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or the state labor department. DOL also has mechanisms in place for the recovery of back wages.

Answer 4

a lot of good answers about contacting the department of labor for assistance one problem.........................

many non profits are not considered employers and are not covered by labor laws.

the department of labor may help you but don't be totally surprised if they tell you there is nothing they can do.

you will find a list of all the state's department of labor at this site:

http://www.dol.gov/esa/contacts/state_of...

Answer 5

You should call your local office of the Department of Labor & ask for their suggestion. You should be able to get paid for you labor if you can prove you worked the hours.  

Answer 6

Contact your state labor department - you should be able to find a phone number on your state website.

Maybe even better, tell your former employer that if you don't have your check within (you set the time, maybe 10 days) you will be calling the state labor department - that might light a fire under them!