Q: How do I start a case with former employer who left owing me money and money from my 401k?
I live in another state than the employer.
A:
If the employer was based in Maryland (or the work was performed in Maryland) then the employer would need to follow Maryland's wage and hour laws.
There are two ways to proceed with unpaid wage claims in this state - one can either file a complaint and let government officials review/investigate OR one can directly sue the employer and demand the unpaid compensation. Although the general rule is that each side pays for their own attorney fees, in these types of cases a winning employee can shift attorneys fees to the employer.
Note that there are a number of different legal theories that may apply depending on your particular case. I encourage you to promptly seek legal advice about the specifics of your situation. The law has strict timelines for asserting claims. You are welcome to contact my firm for a no cost initial phone consult of up to 10 minutes or contact another firm of your choosing. (This post is not a promise to represent and does not create any attorney/client relationship).
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