Unpaid Salary/Wages

[fortress]

What is the name of your state? CA
I started working for a company in IL in Mar 2000. In Apr. 2001, I moved to CA & was offered a position to work as a contractor for the same company (remotely).
I recevied about 2 months salary from Jan 15 2001 - Apr 1st week 2001.
I started working from CA from Jun 1 2001. I have not received any other payments since then. (I finally quit in Dec. 2004).
I have emails about the promises to pay.
Is there any legal action I can take to make them pay me?

 

[pattytx]

You worked without pay for nearly 4 years and NOW you're asking how to get paid? Are you kidding us?

If you were an employee, you can file a claim with the state Dept. of Labor for unpaid wages. However, the statute of limitations may have already expired. If so, or if you were an independent contractor (did you get a 1099-MISC or a W-2?), you will have to file a civil suit.