Legal Question in Employment Law in District of Columbia
home employment
I am having a situation with a home employment company that is withholding an employee package I was supposed to get. L They advertised getting an employee package after an application and regristation fee were sent out to begin working. Because of the number of orders they say they get on a daily basis; they cannot handle them all properly which is why I kept getting the wrong employee package for the wrong job. Despite promises from their human resources director the right package never came. As a result, I started making complaints in early september to various agencies including the post office, the federal trade commission and my local governor. I also tried the minnesota governor's office; but they, for no reason that makes sense, dismissed the complaint. I was told by the post office that even if what they advertise does exist; that they are still being fraudulent if they could not send the right employee package. I was told last week by the post office that the company has moved and has not been located since. Whether they will continue the investigation I am not sure. If anyone or anyplace can or knows anyone or anyplace that can assist; e-mail me back.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: home employment
A key sentence in your question(which tells all we really need to know about this situation) is: "I was told last week by the post office that the company has moved and has not been located since". These fly by night "home employment" type scams are being offered all over the Internet as well as in unsolicited mailings and other forms of media advertisement. Most are invariably fraudulent and, unfortunately, I would not hold out much hope for your recovery of any assets which you may have invested in this particular Minnesota-based scam.
Re: home employment
If a lot of money is at stake, or enough to make it worth your time to pursue, then you can do at least two things. First, you can hire an investigator to track down the company. You might start with one that has low fees for basic searches. They may be able to help. Try John Miller Business Research, Inc. at 800.413.7603 or 301.390.8768. Tell them what you need and see if they can help or recommend another investigator.
Second, you can file a lawsuit against the company, serve them the complaint and subpoena at their last known address, and obtain a default judgment when they fail to answer the complaint or take part in the case. Then, file a lien against them so you perfect your judgment (meaning you make it so you can collect in front of other debtors) if they are ever found. It is best to hire an attorney in your area to help you with this. Your state Bar ASsociation can give you a referral. Again, only spend the time and money if you are out a lot of money to begin with.
You can also call the Attorney General's office in D.C. and your State's Attorney to see about filing complaints with them. Your local Congressperson's office may have some ideas for you as well.
Good luck.
Jeff Sheldon
Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire
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