Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia

Holding My Wages
Hi i had been working at this company for about a month and only resived one check from them so i quite do to not getting payed. so i called the main office and asked about my checks and they said they were being mailed.. well 3 weeks later i finally get 1 of the checks but they had redused me to minimum wage and only payed me for one days work .. i asked them adn they said since i quit they can reduse my wages and pay me for only my last job assingment. i want to know if this is legal because i never signed anything accepting minimum wage. and i still havent been recived my other check and they said their is nothing they can do about it

Asked on 6/15/07, 2:55 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Re: Holding My Wages

You may wish to consider suing this former employer in small claims court for the wages which you believe are still owed you but which remain unpaid.

Answered on 6/21/07, 9:12 am

Ruth Emily Kochard Ruth Emily Kochard, Counselor at Law

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Re: Holding My Wages

For issues relating to whether your employer paid you as required by law, see the Virginia Department of Labor website for forms and info.

Answered on 6/15/07, 4:35 pm

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