Alhambra, CA asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for California

Q: California: I've yet to be payed from my job, I quit. It's been two weeks since the pay period ended.

I quit, should've been payed 72 hours later because I didn't give notice. I've messaged my boss and have confirmation thru email that he'd "check on my pay" twice thru email.

My final day was the 17th of April, I should've been payed that Thursday the 20th, the Pay period ended the next day (21st). It's now two weeks later and I'm yet to be payed what I was owed, and have filed a wage claim/time penalty with the labor commissioner. I've got, in writing, that I still haven't been payed.

What's my next step?

1 Lawyer Answer
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
Answered
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in California

A: Have you contacted them to find out the problem? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

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