Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

geting monet your boss owes you

I went to pay for gas I got for a company vehicle with a company credit card. It was declined so iI paid for it myself. When I talked with my boss he assured me I would have the money the next day. Now five weeks later and a bunch of untruths about the money, I still have not received my money. The amount was$ 77.65. What should I do and how far can I take this, since I am sure I will eventually lose my job when I contact his boss.


Asked on 8/27/07, 8:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: geting money your boss owes you

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You do not need to take this far. You should ask for reimbursement from your company. Failing such, then your next option is to file a Statement of Claim in Summary Procedure (small claims) Court for the monies owed. You do not need an attorney.

Unfortunately, if you get terminated because of this situation, there would probably be no redress in a court of law as Florida allows an employer to fire and hire employees at will. You can file for unemployment but that is probably all that you can do.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/28/07, 1:07 am


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