What can I do to get salalry that is owed to me?
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What can I do to get salalry that is owed to me?
I just started a job about 2 1/2 weeks ago. My employer wanted to pay me under the table but I refused and was fired over the phone because he said he did not like my attitude when I questioned him about payroll. He said not to come back into the store that he has my address and will mail me a personal check for the hours I worked. In reality he does not have my address, he doesn’t even know my last name.
Asked on December 10, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You can sue him--that's you recover money that someone owes you, whether salary or otherwise. A very good option in cases like this is to sue in small claims court: cases move comparetively quickly, filing fees are low, and you can act as your own attorney, saving on legal fees.
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