Q: The business had to move locations, I was promised to be paid while we were closed. It has been longer than anticipated
The lease was up at the building we worked out of, so we had to move with short notice. I work at a veterinary hospital. I was promised to be paid for the time I would have worked had we been open. In the beginning, it was supposed to be 2 weeks, but I have been off since June 25th with no info on when they will be open (August 15) that's 7 weeks. I was paid August 2nd (payday) for 25 hours after I sent a message that I would contact BOLI and an attorney if I didn’t receive the balance of 90 hours pay by that Friday. I work 23 hours a week, I received the balance of 90 hours on August 7th. Payday is tomorrow and I don’t see in the View my paycheck on Intuit that there is a check to be deposited. I want to know if I have a case to demand my pay. Also, I was told yesterday that the Dr would be emailing layoff notices but I have not received anything from anyone.
What can I do? I have waited around and been strung along this entire time. Almost all communication is via text which I have
A: They said they would pay you, so I think you do have a case. However, BOLI may not get involved since you did not actually work. If there is no check tomorrow, text and see if you can corner them into getting the layoff notice so you can apply for unemployment.
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