Legal Question in Employment Law in California

employer not paying me

I haven't been paid in six weeks. There is always an excuse. The man with the check is sick. The check was made out wrong. They owe me $5,500. I can't pay my bills. What can I do?


Asked on 7/17/09, 10:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: employer not paying me

The Labor Commissioner's office investigates wage claims. Penalties attach to late-paid wages.

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Answered on 7/20/09, 3:23 pm
Cary Kletter Kletter Law Firm

Re: employer not paying me

If you are a non-exempt California employee (ie-entitled to receive overtime, etc.) then an employer does not have discretion to withold your wages. California Labor Code Sections 201, 202 and 203 address this issue. You have the option of filing a claim with the labor commission (DLSE) or proceeding to State Court. The law is on your side!

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Answered on 7/20/09, 5:33 pm


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