Q: Can your previous employer hold your last check because they want to talk to you? I don't work for that company anymore.
I had put my notice in for my previous employment, however, I didn't fulfill my notice, due to hostile work environment. When I let them know my last day would be last Tuesday, they told me to leave now. I turned in my keys and walked out, which then I was chased down by one of the owners who started to belittle me. That same week on Friday paychecks are out. I waited 5 days to receive my check in the mail. I ended up calling my previous employment and the accountant/HR stated that she would let the owner know that I had called about my check. I asked why that would be relevant and she told me that the owner asked her to hold my check because he wanted to speak with you. However, he's out of town, but she would contact him to let him know and he would probably let me have my check. I don't feel comfortable going back in that place, he's a hot head and I don't work there anymore. Is there anything I can do?
A: I'm not sure what you mean by "hostile work environment," so I cannot say for sure if you may have some sort of discrimination claim against your former employer, but, generally, if you are owed wages from hours that you previously worked, the employer is required to pay you for those wages. Please contact me directly if you'd like to discuss the hostile work environment issue further and address the best way for you to request your wages.
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