Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Check canceled

I am a stay at home mom. To make some extra money, I decided to take care of a little boy in my free time ( I was allowed to take my baby with me). I was babysitting a 4 year old boy 2 times a week.

My ''employer'' paid me last Friday the amount of $168.00 (for 3 days of work). I deposited the check in the same day. The Monday after the payday, we had an argument over the phone and I decided not to go to her house anymore - we had no contract. Then she canceled the check. I can prove that I worked for her. Is there anyway I can have my money back or take her to the Court?

I am a Journalist from Brazil and I don't know much about the American law - and I also know it changes a lot, depending on the State.

Well, thanks for your website. It is very helpfull!!

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Asked on 9/24/04, 1:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: Check canceled

There is a form letter you send demanding payment, sent in a certain way. As she "bounced" the check, you can sue in small claims and receive 3x the amount of the check

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Answered on 9/29/04, 10:06 am


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