Employer refuses to pay after quitting

[salary7]

California

I abruptly quit a job and employer refuses to pay with the excuse of me leaving with an unfinished job.

I quit because of verbal abuse. Employer is notorious for this to everyone.

His accountant and I have been emailing back and forth and has expressed that my check will be mailed payday. The same accountant also promised via phone.

It's been over 3 weeks now and I still haven't got a check. Said employer also has a reputation of either not paying his employees on time or paying them partially.

Needing advise on the next steps I have to do. I know I can file for claims but for any expense that I may incur, including attorney fees (if i need one), transportation and hours or days I may have to be off work just to go to court, etc., can I claim for this too? And...I'm kinda pissed, if you know what I mean....can he pay for that too?

Also, on the day I quit, that was the first day I became full-time. I was a part-timer initially due to another job. I wonder if this matters???

Appreciate any kind advise. Thank you...

 

[eerelations]

File a claim with the CA DLSE. This is free, and you won't need an attorney. You can do this on-line so trainsportation costs will be zero or minimal at worst.

The part-time/full-time stuff is irrelevant.

 

[pattytx]

You don't need an attorney. File a wage claim with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement for free. Include waiting time and any accrued untaken vacation you may have had on the books.
Paydays, pay periods, and the final wages

I would note that the above does not apply if you were an independent contractor and not an employee (the "unfinished job" statement made me wonder).

 

[carson.m]

How much are you out? If it is a large amount it may be prudent to go to Superior Court instead of the DLSE.