Q: How should I pursue getting money that is owed me from a company that I worked for?
They took money from my checks to pay for maintenance on company vehicles, altered my time sheets that I submitted to payroll, and never paid me my last check or for hours I worked before I was terminated.
A: You can go talk to a local employment lawyer. Usually ones representing employees give free consultations and might be willing to take up the case on a contingent basis (they only get paid if you do). Alternatively, you can file a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission and/or the Wage Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor. I recommend taking whatever documentation you have and consult with a lawyer in person first to make sure that you don’t accidentally waive any of your rights or potential claims.
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