Employers let go. Not paying me for hours worked.

[Anonymous]

Told me not to come in, that I was let go but won’t pay for my hours worked (owe me about $800) because “their family comes first now.” And kind of made me feel guilty for even asking for my pay because they’re unemployed with kids and I don’t have kids (I’m unemployed now too, I have rent and car payments too).

[Anonymous]

DO NOT FEEL GUILTY. Your former employers contracted and engaged your services. Demand payment.

They are total a**holes, OP. Be happy they are out of your life but take them to court if you’re not paid immediately.

Also, how did they find you? If through an agency, contact the agency now. If by word of mouth - spread the word!

[Anonymous]

Oh, bullsh*t with the “family comes first” crap! The economic collapse just happened! If they knew they were in financial trouble, they knew before you worked those hours. If they didn’t know, they have your pay.

Crap like this pisses me off!

[Anonymous]

Print out any proof you have, including their texts or emails. If they said that family comes first now rather than denying you earned the money, that’s a tacit admission. File with small claims, you’ll get your money. You can also use it as proof of trying to collect. Apply for unemployment and use t as proof that you were employed.

[Anonymous]

MB here. That is unacceptable.

Tell them "I know you said on Friday that because you were let go you have to let me go, and I understand that, but you still owe me $800 for the hours 39 hours I worked from March 23 2020 through March 27, 2020. When can I pick up my check?"

And then when they say "As we told you, we can't pay you. Family comes first."

You say, "Unfortunately that's not the way paying people works. If you do not pay me in full by April 3, 2020, you will have left me no choice but to take you to Small Claims court, where I will also ask the court to award me all filing fees associates with this claim. I would prefer it not come to that. So please let me know when I can pick up my check. Thank you."

[Anonymous]

Please, take action
You don’t know how long are you going to be unemployed
They have much more then you
Ask them to pay you

[Anonymous]

So sorry this happened to you OP.

But since you WORKED your hours - then they HAVE to financially compensate you.
Their reasoning for not doing so totally defies logic.

If they refuse to pay you the full amount owed, then take them to small claims court!!

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MB here. That is unacceptable.

Tell them "I know you said on Friday that because you were let go you have to let me go, and I understand that, but you still owe me $800 for the hours 39 hours I worked from March 23 2020 through March 27, 2020. When can I pick up my check?"

And then when they say "As we told you, we can't pay you. Family comes first."

You say, "Unfortunately that's not the way paying people works. If you do not pay me in full by April 3, 2020, you will have left me no choice but to take you to Small Claims court, where I will also ask the court to award me all filing fees associates with this claim. I would prefer it not come to that. So please let me know when I can pick up my check. Thank you."

This is great advice and perfect wording. Please send this right away.

Please don’t let those horrible people get away with this. You are 100% in the right here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MB here. That is unacceptable.

Tell them "I know you said on Friday that because you were let go you have to let me go, and I understand that, but you still owe me $800 for the hours 39 hours I worked from March 23 2020 through March 27, 2020. When can I pick up my check?"

And then when they say "As we told you, we can't pay you. Family comes first."

You say, "Unfortunately that's not the way paying people works. If you do not pay me in full by April 3, 2020, you will have left me no choice but to take you to Small Claims court, where I will also ask the court to award me all filing fees associates with this claim. I would prefer it not come to that. So please let me know when I can pick up my check. Thank you."

This is great advice and perfect wording. Please send this right away.

Please don’t let those horrible people get away with this. You are 100% in the right here.

Also tell everyone you know in common what happened. These people deserve to be trashed.

[Anonymous]

Where you they live? The state WILL go after them.

You just need to report them.

[Anonymous]

These are tough times, but employers still need to pay their employees for time worked. Agree with the threat to take them to small claims court. Assume we're talking about $1000 or less; they should certainly have that banked for your check. Family can come first, but creditors (you among them) expect to be paid.

[Anonymous]

So what did you do, OP? Did you call or text your former employers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MB here. That is unacceptable.

Tell them "I know you said on Friday that because you were let go you have to let me go, and I understand that, but you still owe me $800 for the hours 39 hours I worked from March 23 2020 through March 27, 2020. When can I pick up my check?"

And then when they say "As we told you, we can't pay you. Family comes first."

You say, "Unfortunately that's not the way paying people works. If you do not pay me in full by April 3, 2020, you will have left me no choice but to take you to Small Claims court, where I will also ask the court to award me all filing fees associates with this claim. I would prefer it not come to that. So please let me know when I can pick up my check. Thank you."

Make it a CERTIFIED check it cash

[Anonymous]

Op, stand up for yourself! This is unacceptable and they need to pay, in full, for your services. I would most definitely send them an e-mail (be professional about it) and give them a date to pay you or let them know you will take legal actions — and more than likely, any court fees, they will have to pay. Do you have a contract? File for unemployment as well. I cannot believe these people and her response “our family matter more” how long have you been employed by these people? Stick to your guns and do not let them get away with it. They should have already had the funds to pay for your last week of service. I hope they have troubles retaining a nanny in the future and too bad you can’t blast them and put their names out there for other nannies to beware. So sorry op.

[Anonymous]

I emailed them exactly what 21:10’ said and they did a direct deposit today then sent a nasty email.

“I hope you enjoy your pay. Use it wisely. This may have been a meal or formula for A****** and E*****. Take care!”

So feeling pretty shitty.