Legal Question in Business Law in Indiana

My son has been doing some work for a professor at a local university, the job was posted on the school's website, it has been 4 weeks since the professor has authorize payment for my son's work, my son has not yet received a payment nor will the professor answer e-mails. What rights does my son have in pursuing this and how should he procede ,small claims, lawyer , or wait? The research was for a project that the prefessor was working on for the city of las angeles california.

thanks for a response.


Asked on 8/16/11, 5:08 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Your son should contact the department head where the professor works. If the professor is the department head, your son should see the Dean of Students or the Dean of the College that he is enrolled in. He should read the school rules and regulations to see if there is a greivance procedure. If there is not such a procedure and the discussion with the deans does not work, then he should file in court.

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Answered on 8/16/11, 5:28 am
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the other attorney answer. In addition, if the in-college process doesn't work out, your son can file a complaint with your local employment development department. This doesn't cost anything and they will investigate and take corrective action. 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 Foundations, a Professional Corporation

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Answered on 8/16/11, 9:40 am


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