can i sue a company for not paying me what i worked for as a independent contractor?

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can i sue a company for not paying me what i worked for as a independent contractor?

Im a commercial driver. The company I
worked for haven’t paid me my last
check I’ve been waiting to he paid
since Feb 8 16 and still waiting she
say she sent it in the mail Friday feb
19 16 now today is Thursday still no
check how could I get them to give me
my money I worked for?

Asked on February 25, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Florida

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

When an independent contractor is not paid what he is owed, the only way to get the money is to sue for it. (The department of labor will help employees, but not independent contractors, get their money.) If your employer is located in the same or a nearby county to you, suing in their county's small claims court on a pro se (as your own attorney) basis is a good option.


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