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any recourse when an employer wont pay their ICs? - bandmomof3


Posted: Aug 02, 2010

any ideas?  I live in one state and my IC "employer" lives in another.  He owes me a substantial amount of money (almost 3K).  Do I have any recourse against him?  Could I file a suit against him with his state attorney generals office or small claims court or anything??? 

Idea - sm

[ In Reply To ..]
You would have to file in small claims unless your amount exceeds the amount allowable to file for. If that's the case, then you would have to get an attorney. And you have to file in the state where the company does business. Some courts have it where you can do a notarized affidavit and not have to physically go to court. That would make it so you don't have to show up personally. It is a really simple process, so don't let it discourage you. Go get 'em! :)

Non paying MTSO - ALSOSICKNTIRED

[ In Reply To ..]
I have been in your shoes. After 6 years I still haven't gotten paid. I filed a complaint with Labor & Industry but they do not help IC workers. I also filed with AG -- as you suggested. They don't help you either. I was told to file small claims, but if the person files bankruptcy you still won't see a dime and you'll be holding a bag full of legal fees. It's helps if you can band with others at the same company who have also not been paid. There is power in numbers. Good Luck.

But,,, - sm

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The key here is to be expedient. There are time limits, each state/county is different. Get your paperwork together, file that court case. Receive your judgment and then to go their contracts, file your lien that way, AND GET PAID! They are not going file bankruptcy over a judgment of a few grand. What's it going to cost you, maybe $125-150 bucks? Think about what you will gain! You can do it!!! :D


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