Is it legal for an employer to refuse to pay an employee for hours worked just because they quit?
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Is it legal for an employer to refuse to pay an employee for hours worked just because they quit?
I worked for a
motel in Cuba, Mo
for a couple of
weeks. I quit after
they owner spoke to
me like I was an
idiot and talked
down to me for no
reason. She now
refuses to give me
my paycheck that
was already owed to
me from the week
before I even quit.
What can I do to
get paid?
Asked on June 21, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Missouri
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
In MO, there is no law on when a final paycheck should be paid to an employee who quits (versus one who is terminated). However, it is generally understood that payment should be made at the next regularly scheduled payday. If this time has passed and you still haven't been paid, then you can either sue your former employer in small claims court for all wages due (and if you win they must pay your filing fees) or you can file a wage complaint witht the state depatment of labor.
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