Legal Question in Employment Law in North Carolina

For the last 8 months I have worked as an independent contractor in North Carolina, for a vendor that returns delayed luggage from the local airport. When I was hired, the owner knew I had another job at night, and scheduled me to come in at noon on my days to work, so I could get a few hours sleep in the morning (remember, this is a driving job). When my alarm clock awoke me this morning at 9am, i had a text message from my local supervisor, that prompted the following exchange
Supervisor 8:42am: there are 9 deliveries at the airport and more coming at 10M. (owner's name omitted) doesn't want the bags to sit and wait, I just called richard he's not going back to the airport. I'll be there 9:30 10, try to be there by then.
Me 9:06am: I'll b there as soon as I can. I need to know these things before I set my alarm and go to bed. And if Curt wants me to make the 9am sweep he needs to put me on the schedule for it instead of Richard. I'm not on the schedule til noon, I just usually go in a little early.
Supervisor 9:19am: Okay Joseph I called him back and told him what you said and he said to tell you not to bother coming in and for you to take the day off. if you have any questions give him a call.
When I called the owner, he fired me.
I am concerned specifically about the fact that there is 4-6 weeks worth of income still on the books that I have yet to receive. Do I have any legal recourse in North Carolina, particularly when it comes to ensuring I receive my back pay?

Asked on 1/31/13, 10:17 am

Kenneth Love Ken Love Law

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Ask for your pay...if you are not paid, call the state department of labor.

Answered on 1/31/13, 5:33 pm

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