Didn't get a paycheck
The company I work for just recently closed due to the leaseholders selling their land. I was an independant contractor providing a service at the facility. Our paychecks are issued on the 10th of the month and I did not recieve one. They told me I would get one by the end of the month. What options do I have. They are leaving the area.
1 answer | asked Oct 11, 2005 9:32 PM [EST] | applies to Maryland
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First, you have a breach of contract action if you are not paid when and as agreed. If the company is gone, you can still sue here, but collecting could get trickier. Is there a written contract?
Second, you may not have been a true independent contractor, just because you were labeled as such. If you should have been an employee, you can sue under the Maryland law which allows a court to award you paycheck amount as well as additional damages for the failure to pay, and attorney's fees. If you want to contact me if you are not paid by Halloween, feel free. Mary Keating, 410-532-8900.
posted by Mary T. Keating | Oct 12, 2005 08:46 AM [EST]
First, you have a breach of contract action if you are not paid when and as agreed. If the company is gone, you can still sue here, but collecting could get trickier. Is there a written contract?
Second, you may not have been a true independent contractor, just because you were labeled as such. If you should have been an employee, you can sue under the Maryland law which allows a court to award you paycheck amount as well as additional damages for the failure to pay, and attorney's fees. If you want to contact me if you are not paid by Halloween, feel free. Mary Keating, 410-532-8900.
posted by Mary T. Keating | Oct 12, 2005 08:46 AM [EST]
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