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Urgent: company not paying final paycheck

Started by RiskAnalyst_28 · Apr 10, 2025 · 1,921 views · 5 replies
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RiskAnalyst_28 OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

company not paying final paycheck. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 2 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

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officelife_32

Following this thread — +1, same situation. Hoping for good news.

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confused_af_rn_30

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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allison.m_2

Idk but i went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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average_joe_8

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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nate_k_10

For those on a budget: many state bar associations have lawyer referral services that offer initial consultations for $35-50. Also look into your local legal aid organization if your income qualifies. You don't have to navigate this alone.