Final Paycheck Refusal?

Princess Leia

Contact the Florida Department of Labor. You are entitled to wages for hours worked (can't find the code section yet).

Expert Realtor

It doesn't matter which state, you need to call the Labor Board and report the employer, but I would do what the previous poster said and call and tell them that you will seek that remedy if they don't pay you.

Even if you worked ONE HOUR, they still have to pay you for that hour, end of story.

They can, however, wait until the next pay period to pay you.

People will post that they have to cut you a paycheck on your last day of employment...there are only 3 states in the union that has that law and Florida is not one of them.

<Carol>

CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BUT BEFORE YOU DO CALL THE EMPLOYER ONE MORE TIME TO LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO REPORT IT. THAT GIVES HIM A CHANCE TO DO THE RIGHT THING.

dreadfulgravy

even if he did sign a contract his or her boss is still required to pay for work done there is only a few legal reasons on why a boss could hold back checks even then the boss would still have to prove in court that he is holding the checks for legal reasons.

those contracts usually deal with salaries so an employee can't quit on the 1st of the month or year and then demand the salary for the rest of the month or year

well buddy you could threating your boss telling him if he doesn't give you your last pay check your going to take him to court that might work
or go straight to the lawyer

personally I would go for the lawyer and then sue him for your entire paycheck the lawyer costs and some extra for having to get a lawyer and take him to court in the first place and any losses that you have incured because of this you know having to borrow money for food and rent etc...

LivingTheDream

I would consult an Attorney; then, I would notify my previous employer that I had done so. Many Attorneys will even write a letter on your behalf. You could also contact the Labor Commission and ask what your Rights as an Employee are.
First and foremost, I would call my Attorney. I know from personal experience, in FL that if:

They fire you, they have 72 hours to pay you in full.

If you quit, they have to pay you at your next scheduled payday.

jadejadeforeternity

your boss owes you money. Contact a employment attorney. They will give you free advice over the phone for free.

wargasm

If you signed any contracts or employment forms when you where hired then you might be SOL bud. Most companies include little clauses such as this to discourage people from doing what you did. That's why there is a little thing called the two weeks notice; so unless you were being continually harassed or can bring some legitimate claim to court regarding the manner in which you were treated at said enmployer (with witnesses, and proof) you are SOL. They can always claim your sudden leave lost them money. Honestly, I'd say it's more trouble than it's worth; but if you are successful, you could be awarded additional funds for hardship caused by the sudden dismissal; of coarse this would only be possible if you could prove you had no other choice.

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