I need some payroll legal advice or recommendations.

I need some payroll legal advice or recommendations. My husband is a Physician Assistant. He took a job 7 weeks ago and he has a contract for 110K a year to be paid monthly. Here he is in week 7 and he still has NOT been paid. He has emailed his boss numerous times and talked to him. He keeps making promises. Even said he would write him a personal check if needed but that was over a week ago.

He is ready to resign and walk away for breach of contract. Being an accountant and I have done payroll before this physician has broken all sorts of laws. We are in Texas and you can apply to TWC for unpaid wages. He has asked his boss for pay by Friday but didn't give an ultimatum at this point just saying he has bills to pay. His old job will take him back as soon as possible.

Last point is he has a computer, files and some supplies which he will need to return. How do we handle this legally? Should he contact a lawyer or just file with TWC? Should he return the equipment prior to receiving pay. I just can't believe a professional is acting like this. He owes him around 14K (gross pay).

I would appreciate any advice and wisdom. He saw some serious red flags the first two weeks and should have walked away then.