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Anonymous
02/20/20 at 12:12AM UTC
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Never paid severance

Hello. I recently was in a really bad situation. From day one there were red flags but I ignored them, assuming if I did my best at a jobI had accepted, things would work out. In the end, I was replaced by my bosses friend. Turned out I was only an intrim employee, but they had no plans to tell me that when they hired me. They offered me 3 weeks paid severance to resign. I was paid bi weekly and had already worked one week that pay cycle when asked to step down. So that should be 4 weeks pay. 1 week worked, 3 severance. I have only been paid for 2 weeks. I have emailed my old boss to inquire about the rest and there has been nothing but resounding silence... Suggestions?

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Anonymous
02/24/20 at 10:15PM UTC
I was in similar situation when I was laid off on error, but elected to be laid off as the company was not in a good financial position and this allowed me the option of collecting unemployment should I need. The company did not provide my final paycheck. I want to the city labor relations - they sent a letter to the company, outlined the legal obligation and penalties. I was paid my final paycheck and a penalties (fee per day of non-payment). I did not need an attorney as they paid once they were put on notice.
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02/24/20 at 3:19PM UTC
You should be able to appeal to your state's Workforce Commission for missing/lost wages.
Anonymous
02/24/20 at 8:24PM UTC
Not every state has a Workforce Commission and may not be a place where it would be appropriate to pursue due wages. Every state does have a Department of Labor, so she should research her state laws on paid wages and go through their process to file a complaint, which may include sending a Demand Letter with the agreement she received from her employer, and then filing a complaint if they don't comply.
Anonymous
02/24/20 at 8:36PM UTC
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/contacts
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State Gov't Attorney in NY
02/24/20 at 2:23PM UTC
You should definitely ask a local employment lawyer.
Katie Henderson Ladyboss752675
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02/24/20 at 3:16PM UTC
Since you are a lawyer, maybe you could explain the benefit. It seems the Department of Labor would be the way to go since there would be no cost. I doubt if the amount in question would be enough to cover attorney's fees unless one is willing to advocate for her on a pro bono basis.
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State Gov't Attorney in NY
03/22/20 at 4:54PM UTC
That's definitely an option as well. But states are strapped and may or may not have the ability to help people with their individual problems. Many lawyers will give you an opinion on your individual situation for little to no fee.
Katie Henderson Ladyboss752675
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03/23/20 at 4:57PM UTC
Thanks-- that's good to know.
Anonymous
02/20/20 at 6:22AM UTC
Check the laws about wages in your state and contact your state's Department of Labor. In my state, they have a "Demand Letter for Wages" on their website. Complete and submit the letter along with the contract to the company and wait for a response. In my state, there is a time limit in which they have to respond and pay. If they don't within the timeframe allotted, then you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor. If the Department finds in your favor, the company may have to pay fines and/or at least pay your due wages and maybe more.
Katie Henderson Ladyboss752675
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02/24/20 at 3:13PM UTC
This is the right answer.
Anonymous
02/20/20 at 6:28AM UTC
If there is a printable instructions document that accompanies the Demand Letter, you may want to include it or any details about your state laws about paying wages and the consequences (fines, etc.) for not complying.
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02/20/20 at 3:48AM UTC
Have you called a lawyer? Just a thought.
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02/20/20 at 2:25AM UTC
That is truly wrong. A person's livelyhood was on the line and honesty is not their best policy. I say move on but report to a business bureau or something.
Anonymous
02/20/20 at 12:53AM UTC
Was there no written agreement?
Anonymous
02/20/20 at 1:33AM UTC
There was.
Anonymous
02/20/20 at 1:42AM UTC
How long have they been silent for? If the agreement is in writing I think they’ll follow through, assuming this all happened just recently and they haven’t been ignoring you for weeks. Can you reach out to the payroll department or hr instead of your former manager?
Anonymous
02/20/20 at 1:48AM UTC
Unfortunately there is no hr or payroll department.
User deleted comment on 02/20/20 at 1:32AM UTC

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