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Must someone hire an attorney to receive back-pay from an employer? |
Must someone hire an attorney to receive back-pay from an employer? Do you have to, no -- you can attempt to get the money yourself. Keep in mind that you will need to pay an attorney if you get the money and use an attorney to do so. If your initial attempts fail, then contact an attorney, IF you have a solid case. First, start by filing a complaint with the Department of Labor. You can access information about back pay on their site at http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/backp... Why not? But, it depends, you know upon the amount to be recovered and circumstances in which u left the job. Own Profession. no, you can take them to small claims court, which you don't need an attorney in. It depends. Under what circumstances would you be entitled to back pay? If you are planning to pursue a claim against the company for discrimination, wrongful term, or the like, then, yes, hiring an attorney is probably a wise investment. If they forgot to pay you overtime for the last two weeks, try contacting the payroll department directly to work it out. The first thing you should do is send 2 letters, 1 regular, 1 certified and request that you be paid for the hours you worked. Give them 10 days in the letter to answer. Also inform them that if you do not get paid, you will file a complaint with the Labor Board. Make sure you keep a copy of the letter that you sent. Bill collector 35 years. |
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