Moving co. boss won’t pay on job done
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Moving co. boss won’t pay on job done
I have been working for a moving company for approx 1 month. Boss will not put me
on the books. I had intended to fill out 1099 but it’s too early in my employment,
Also too early in the year… I worked 27 hrs on a moving job. The customer paid
with a check for insufficient funds. Boss said, ‘if I don’t get paid you don’t get
paid.’ I am owed 220.00. Do I have any recourse? thank you in advance for your
time and any advice you can give me,
Timothy Eames
Asked on October 28, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can sue for the money. Whether you are an employee (W-2) or independent contractor (1099), if you do work, you must be paid. It does not matter whether your employer is paid: his obligation to pay you has nothing to do with whether he is paid. The most cost- and time-effective way to seek your money is with a small claims lawsuit, brought "pro se" (as your own attorney).
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