The company that just laid me off won't give me my last paycheck!?
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The company that just laid me off won't give me my last paycheck!?
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I have been working in Maryland as an independent photographer for an international company (US and Canada) and was laid off with no advance notice last week. This was at the end of a pay period, and they owe me a paycheck for about $1150.50. Because of my independent contractor status, I don't know what to do to force them to pay me. As it turns out, they paid everyone who had direct deposit, but anyone still receiving paper checks has had their pay 'held'. The whole thing has really put a world of hurt on my bank account, and I haven't been able to pay my mortgage or credit cards, thus incurring multiple fees. Any suggestion is GREATLY appreciated!
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How have I been working illegally? This is a large company with offices in Scottsdale, AZ and Chicago, IL. I've photographed real estate for several companies over the past 15 yrs, and I have a hard time believing that these were 'illegal' positions. I file a 1099 like any other contractor.
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V.T.V.RAM
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Since you have been working as an independent contractor, please issue a legal notice to the company .Please report the matter to the labour board also.
I personally feel that the company will settle your dues if you take this action. |
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michr
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you are not an employee...................
they do not owe you a "pay-check"............
what you are doing is totally legal but the department of labor has nothing to do with this because you are not an employee.
you will have to deal with this through the civil courts.
you should be able to file in small claims court if they have jurisdiction. if you have to file in Arizona or Illinois you will probably have to retain legal counsel.
EDIT:
could you PLEASE post a link for that wage claim for a contractor?
i can't find it on their site
(Industrial Commission of Arizona http://www.ica.state.az.us/)
and every other state i have found is very specific that they do not handle claims for contractors.
this link would be great for future reference. |
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Gem
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First, it is not a "paycheck" if you were an independent contractor. It is a non-payment of a business vendors (you) invoice.
You can call the state labor board, but you will be asking them to create more problems because you were working illegally.
Do you have proof of what they owe? If yes, sue them in small claims court.
Good luck finding a new job. Sorry.
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Judy
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If you had been an employee, you could report it to the state labor board and they'd handle it. Since you were an independent contractor, in most states they won't be involved - you'll have to sue to get your money.
You worked in MD, so a form for AZ isn't likely to do you much good.
Good luck. |
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Leslie C
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Call the labor board for your state |
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sassy2
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contact the Dept of Labor in Maryland. Report the company |
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