Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia
i was asked to resign on sept. 16 this year because they did not want to pay unemployment. the agreed in writing to pay me commissions on 4 projects. they have paid 2 weeks ago on the first 3 that were small amounts and have/will not paid the 4th which is $7500. I have not found employment and am desperate for them to pay for us to get thru nov. and dec. What can we do? i have a written aggreement for them to pay.
3 Answers from Attorneys
If you have an agreement for payment, and they breached that agreement, sue them in small claims court. If they owe more than $7,500, watch for the jurisdictional limits.
As a franchise attorney, I recommend another approach. If they violated the employment-related agreement, contact your local employment development or labor department. They will investigate and take appropriate action. Let your tax dollars start working for you. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.
Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.
Franchise Attorney
Franchise Foundations APC
While filing a claim in magistrate (small claims) court may be an option at some point, I would first recommend having an attorney send a demand letter for the unpaid amounts. This may save you the hassle of having to file and appear in court.
I doubt that any government agency will provide any assistance since it is not a minimum wage issue.
If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. The link to my contact information is below. Thank you.
The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.
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