As you know, your employer had to of paid you in full within 48 to 72 hours (states vary as to the time deadline) of your last day worked. Apparently this didn't happen. You can ask for help from your state's (not the feds!!!) department of labor as they assit employees with wage claims. Keep in mind, your state agency might not be called a department of labor. So to make sure of its name and telephone number, ask an employment law attorney near you.
In California where I practice, that agency is called the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Office.
Our state law allows for a "waiting time" penalty to the employer of up to 30 days of your pay, for every day they are late in getting you your final paycheck.
An employment law attorney near you can be found at
attorneypages.com
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Mark B. Replogle