Legal Question in Health Care Law in Florida
Withholding payrole checks
My employer is telling me that without my CEU of HIV update documentation of the class I've taken, that I will not be able to pick up my check this week. I do not owe the company any money and I've already worked for this check. So my question is does this company has right to keep my check or checks until I bring them the certificate of HIV which I will not be able to get a copy of for atleast three weeks? Please answer ASAP Thank-You.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Withholding payrole checks
Quick answer: No
You already earned that money. They have no legal justification for refusing to pay.
If they continue to refuse to pay, then seek a formal consultation with an attorney. In such cases, if you win, the court will likely hold the employer responsible for your attorney fees and costs.
You should schedule a formal consultation with a lawyer. A good means of obtaining an attorney referral is by contacting your State's bar association or your local county bar association. They probably have a web site and charge a nominal fee for the referral. Most attorneys either provide a free initial consultation, or charge a nominal fee. If you are located within the Greater Tampa/St. Petersburg area, I would be happy to meet with you
Good Luck, Elliot Jay Goldstein (I also maintain a Tampa office)
The above information is provided as a courtesy, without any consideration and without knowledge of the specific facts. Do not rely on this information. Seek a formal consultation with an attorney.
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