My ex-employer is giving me the run around with my last paycheck?

by **ern** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:05 pm

I live in Ohio. I quit my job with the local golf course on the 24th of july and yet to receive my last paycheck (today is 27th of august). I have contacted my boss multiple times (tells me same thing, that he had mailed it the day it was issued, and that he will check with the accountant and get back to me.) He has yet to get back to me once. Also, I have left multiple messages and voicemails with the club manager and accountant, yet still, no replies... I have done some research and have found out that OH labor laws give an employer about a 30 day gap after a person has quit untill they have to give out the last paycheck. Should I just file a suit against the club or what?

by **melville** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:18 pm

File a complaint with the state labor board. Let the state deal with him.

by **ealahweemah72** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:20 pm

File a complaint with the state labor board. Let the state deal with him.

Step 1 = send a certified letter that says, if your final paycheck is not recieved by x date (give 7 business days) you will be filing a claim with the state.
Step 2 = if you don't receive the money by that date, file a claim with the state's wage board. They will get your money for you and you don't need to file a lawsuit.

by **reuben29** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:22 pm

Write a firm polite letter to the club and cite OH law in regards to your paycheck. State that if you don't receive your check immediately you will file a claim against them with the OH Labor board. And then do so if they don't get your check to you.

by **stephon14** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:35 pm

Sounds like you will have to take him to court.
First step:
Send a certified letter requesting your check - make a copy of the letter.
Add a self-addressed stamped envelope.
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by **bachir93** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:45 pm

Sounds like you will have to take him to court.
First step:
Send a certified letter requesting your check - make a copy of the letter.
Add a self-addressed stamped envelope.
/

file a complaint with the enforcement arm of the Ohio Labor Relations Board [or Wage and Hour Commission or whatever its called in Ohio]. this should be free.

by **salvadore94** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:50 pm

report the delay to the labor board

by **advent** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:59 pm

Report them to the labor board. You'll have your money in a couple of days.

by **cinnard** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:13 pm

Report them to the labor board. You'll have your money in a couple of days.

Call your state dept of labor. Suing will just cost you extra money, no point in that.

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