Possible legal advice? - Page 2

HollywoodQue · 03-01-2011, 02:26 PM

You may also be able to take them to small claims court. Do you have any proof that you worked there, ie time card, any related paperwork. Will any of the employees be willing to verify your employment with the bar?

Bill86 · 03-01-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HollywoodQue

You may also be able to take them to small claims court. Do you have any proof that you worked there, ie time card, any related paperwork. Will any of the employees be willing to verify your employment with the bar?

My clock out slips and the schedule with my name on it.

As for the employees I don't know. Didn't really know them well.

Bill86 · 02-08-2011, 03:25 PM

Thanks Greg and Albert. Now I play the waiting game and see what happens.

hscmit · 02-08-2011, 04:21 PM

hope it works out bill
all I could say would be document everything you can and hold onto everything you have from them

02-08-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

So recently I had a job

Isn't that what Unemployment was designed for?

Bill86 · 02-08-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

Isn't that what Unemployment was designed for?

I literally worked there for like 9 days. I haven't looked into it but I'm really doubting I could collect. I worked 38 hours the first week, 30 hours the 2nd week and my final day was like 7.5 hours. That and I wasn't fired, I didn't quit......I just refused to work till I was paid and she refused to pay me. Kind of a stalemate there.

Although for the record I know nothing bout unemployment.

02-08-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Although for the record I know nothing bout unemployment.

That makes two of us...which is why I asked the question.

Bill86 · 03-01-2011, 01:53 PM

Quick update, I got another check that cannot be cashed for the wrong amount a few days ago. She chose not to sign the "authorized signature" this time. It's now been 2 days short from 4 weeks, I have not received a dime. I seriously cannot understand how businesses that do this remain open.

icehog3 · 03-01-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Quick update, I got another check that cannot be cashed for the wrong amount a few days ago. She chose not to sign the "authorized signature" this time. It's now been 2 days short from 4 weeks, I have not received a dime. I seriously cannot understand how businesses that do this remain open.

Me? I woulda put some chicken scratch in the signature line. But that's me, and I AM a douchebag.

CigarNut · 03-01-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Me? I woulda put some chicken scratch in the signature line. But that's me, and I AM a douchebag.

That's only safe to do in Douchebagistan...

Bill86 · 03-01-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Me? I woulda put some chicken scratch in the signature line. But that's me, and I AM a douchebag.

Yeah but again it's for like a third of the money owed to me just not worth it.

T.G · 03-01-2011, 01:55 PM

Bill, have you talked to the labor board yet? It's really sounding like you have more than enough valid reasons to get in touch with them over this.

Bill86 · 03-01-2011, 02:01 PM

Yeah I've been talking to them for the past 2 weeks. Supposed to receive a call yesterday so I left a message today.

T.G · 03-01-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Yeah I've been talking to them for the past 2 weeks. Supposed to receive a call yesterday so I left a message today.

HollywoodQue · 03-01-2011, 02:42 PM

It believe its only a couple of bucks to file a suit in small claims court. Maybe that will get them to get off their butts and pay you, which will be less costly than going to court.

BloodSpite · 03-01-2011, 02:42 PM

Hang in there man, things like this and the with you handling it all legal, tend to come back and bite the offender in the arrears

Karma!

HollywoodQue · 03-01-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodSpite

Hang in there man, things like this and the with you handling it all legal, tend to come back and bite the offender in the arrears

Karma!

Very true...or I can fly down, we dress up in all black...and start some Sh!T

shark · 03-01-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HollywoodQue

Very true...or I can fly down, we dress up in all black...and start some Sh!T

I'm in! I'll bring the aluminum baseball bat.

hscmit · 03-01-2011, 09:37 PM

sorry to hear its still going on
hope you can get it resolved

markem · 03-01-2011, 10:22 PM

Bill - I talked to my business lawyer, who also teaches, among other courses, ethics at a top-10 law school. She says that, if you have solid evidence of misdead (which, based on my representation she thinks is the case), that you should call the state bar association to find someone that will give you a free consultation. She says that it may be best to go to small claims court if the amount is below the limit there, since you will not have to pay for an attorney, but that is your call.

Make sure that if you go the attorney route that you stipulate that they go for the amount you are owed plus attorney fees and that they agree to a proviso that makes you whole before they get their fees (gives them incentive to not settle pennies on the dollar and screw you over in favor of them making money).

03-01-2011, 02:26 PM	#1
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,123 Trading: (46)	Re: Possible legal advice? You may also be able to take them to small claims court. Do you have any proof that you worked there, ie time card, any related paperwork. Will any of the employees be willing to verify your employment with the bar?

02-08-2011, 03:25 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Possible legal advice? Thanks Greg and Albert. Now I play the waiting game and see what happens.

02-08-2011, 04:21 PM	#4
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Possible legal advice? hope it works out bill all I could say would be document everything you can and hold onto everything you have from them

03-01-2011, 01:53 PM	#8
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Possible legal advice? Quick update, I got another check that cannot be cashed for the wrong amount a few days ago. She chose not to sign the "authorized signature" this time. It's now been 2 days short from 4 weeks, I have not received a dime. I seriously cannot understand how businesses that do this remain open.

03-01-2011, 01:55 PM	#12
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,561 Trading: (37)	Re: Possible legal advice? Bill, have you talked to the labor board yet? It's really sounding like you have more than enough valid reasons to get in touch with them over this.

03-01-2011, 02:01 PM	#13
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Possible legal advice? Yeah I've been talking to them for the past 2 weeks. Supposed to receive a call yesterday so I left a message today.

03-01-2011, 02:42 PM	#15
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,123 Trading: (46)	Re: Possible legal advice? It believe its only a couple of bucks to file a suit in small claims court. Maybe that will get them to get off their butts and pay you, which will be less costly than going to court.

03-01-2011, 02:42 PM	#16
BloodSpite He Who Dares...WINS! Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Southwest, Missouri Posts: 364 Trading: (1)	Re: Possible legal advice? Hang in there man, things like this and the with you handling it all legal, tend to come back and bite the offender in the arrears Karma!

03-01-2011, 09:37 PM	#19
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Possible legal advice? sorry to hear its still going on hope you can get it resolved

03-01-2011, 10:22 PM	#20
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,647 Trading: (47)	Re: Possible legal advice? Bill - I talked to my business lawyer, who also teaches, among other courses, ethics at a top-10 law school. She says that, if you have solid evidence of misdead (which, based on my representation she thinks is the case), that you should call the state bar association to find someone that will give you a free consultation. She says that it may be best to go to small claims court if the amount is below the limit there, since you will not have to pay for an attorney, but that is your call. Make sure that if you go the attorney route that you stipulate that they go for the amount you are owed plus attorney fees and that they agree to a proviso that makes you whole before they get their fees (gives them incentive to not settle pennies on the dollar and screw you over in favor of them making money). __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx