Withholding Final Pay

[blondie37tn]

What is the name of your state? Tennessee

I was fired on December 28, 2004. I have not been paid hours due and the company refuses to pay me my final check. What recourse do I have?

 

[SuzieWahoozie]

File a claim with the TN Department of Labor.

 

[pattytx]

Further to Suz' response, this is from an FAQ on the state DOL website at
http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/lsques.html

"What is the law concerning payment of final paychecks to employees?

Tennessee employees who are laid off, fired, or who quit must be paid their wages in full at the next regular payday, not to exceed 21 days from the date of their discharge or termination. Wages include vacation time earned by the employee. Claims against an employer for late payment may be filed with the Labor Standards Division. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has the authority to enforce this law. You may review this law at Tennessee Revised Statutes Title 50-2-103(g)"