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Wage not paid by Kathy Yip and Associates - Former IC employee

Posted: Jul 20, 2013

Kathy Yip has not paid me my last check for wages earned. No contact whatsoever. Refuses to answer calls or email messages. Where do I submit a labor claim in Florida or do you do it in the your home state? Has anyone filed a claim for IC and received their wages? Reported her to BBB and see what happens there. Any other ideas to obtain your last check?

call your states labor board - and send her an email...

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Stating that you will report her to the labor board, BBB, that you intend to post her name on sites such as this, and file in small claims court. State that you have no intentions on backing down, that you did the work and expect to be paid. And then don't stop. I would place an ad in her local newspaper also!

Thank you - nm - Former IC employee

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No, not the labor board - sm

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She said it's an IC position, so the Labor Board would have no jurisdiction unless you wanted to go through and have yourself declared an employee.

As an IC you have to go through the collections procedure, just like if you don't pay your light bill after you've used the service.

If you file, it has to be in her state, not your own.

Depending on the amount of money, I'd contact an attorney.

If you never collect, don't forget to write the entire amount off on your income taxes this year.

Labor Board - Old Pro

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I would still get her on record with the labor board. This MTSO may have other MTs whom she classifies as employees. We need to make a record when MTSOs do these things. We need to protect each other.

BBB does not handle wage disputes, only - CONSUMER complaints

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just file the small claims court thing. I believe you can file in your state, but you need her address and such so she can be served with notice. It may cost you about $80 up front, but she has to repay those when she loses, and she will lose...although still no guarantee you will get your money. They will just file a judgment against her and then you have to stand in line, as I am sure there are others as well who have not been paid. If she files bankruptcy, you may be out of luck entirely depending on the amount, but it will still be on her credit report, which can do a lot of damage all by itself. good luck. these people need to be held accountable as much as any local employer would be. We may be "anonymous" on line, but we are real people in reality and deserve to be treated with so much more respect than we have been over the years. :-)

Thank you - sm - Former IC employee

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I will contact my labor board and file. I have talked to my attorney and will see about going through him to file with small claims court to get my payment. Thank you for the additional ideas.

on the other hand, if she sells the company, filing a judgement will get - you the money before she gets hers out of the sale

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worth a shot - plus it's then public record for anyone looking up the company for any reason - such as credit checks. Indicates shady lady all over the place.

File.

And BBB may not get the money but it speaks loud once again to all wanting to 'meet'n'great' Ms. Nip who are thinking of doing business with her.

What to do - Old Pro

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Contact the Fraud Division of the Attorney General in your state and in the state in which she is located. Attach a copy of any contracts, bills, etc. I don't know how much she owes you, but it might be worth it to have an attorney write her a simple demand letter. Sometimes just seeing "Attorney at Law" on a letterhead will straighten people out. And yes, do go to the Labor Board. As to the BBB, it will be a nice warning to future clients about the character of this person, but the BBB offers you no legal remedy. Good luck.

Lost wages - choctaw

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I had the owner of another MT board go to bat for me. She got me almost all the wages that were due me. Hopefully, this helps.

nonpayment - calgal

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I too an waiting payment from a MTSO in Florida - since April no less. The Florida Dept of Labor has been very helpful. GOOD LUCK!

See above and contact the moderator - sm - XXX

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she can help you get your money due. If she is unable to help then lawyer with demand letter, if that does not work then small claims court. If it was me I would follow it to the end on the principle of the matter alone. Good luck.

The moderator -- Thanks to all who replied - Former IC employee

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Yes, I contacted the moderator and gave her my information. I do have an attorney to send her a demand letter for payment if I need to. I have contacted BBB and will be contacting the labor board in Florida and in my area. She usually pays, but for some reason the last check she wants to drag it out and have no contact whatsoever.

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