Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers proudly supports Washington State workers who don’t receive their final paychecks in a timely manner after leaving a position. That can include a failure to pay out unused vacation time and sick days. This can violate Washington labor laws. You can also demand the benefits you’ve been promised by your previous company in court.
If this has happened to you and you want to know how to get the money you are owed, contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Let’s go over how to hold your former employer financially accountable for everything that you are owed. In some cases, there are ways to receive more than you are owed on a final payday.
Do I Need an Employment Lawyer to Recover Income on a Final Paycheck?
You don’t have to have a lawyer to file a claim or sue your former company. If your employer seems to be working to correct the mistake, you may not need a lawyer’s services.
However, if your case is complex and involves a lot of income, it may pay to have a Washington Unpaid Wage Lawyer handle your case.
A last paycheck may not mean much to your former employer, but it can make a huge difference in your transition to a job you have waiting. It can also be key to keeping you financially afloat while you look for employment. That paycheck can make a difference in keeping your family fed and being able to pay utility bills, car payments, and rent.
A skilled employment lawyer can fully investigate what you are owed and why you didn’t receive it. Your lawyer will build your case with powerful evidence. Your lawyer can then file a claim and seek a settlement. Your lawyer can also file a lawsuit and seek a fair ruling from a judge or jury that awards everything that you’ve been forced to wait on.
When Should I Speak to an Employment Lawyer?
Speak to a lawyer if your prior company doesn’t seem to be taking your complaints seriously. Speak to a lawyer if you’ve been denied final benefits that your work agreement promised.
You should consider speaking to a lawyer if other employees you worked with are having the same issues.
Contact a lawyer if the company has referred you to their team of attorneys. You should talk to a lawyer if an award from Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries doesn’t seem to cover all of your losses.
You should go over your case with a lawyer if your claim has already been dismissed unfairly. Consult with a lawyer if your former employer threatens retaliation against you simply because you spoke up about a problem. This type of behavior is illegal.
Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers can file your claim or help you file a lawsuit against the employer if that’s the only way to get what’s fair.
In some cases, your attorney can secure much more for you than you are even owed. Employers can face additional financial punishment if it’s proven that they purposely withheld money from your final paycheck. The money you spend on legal defense could also be awarded back to you, straight from the employer’s pocket.
When Should I Have My Last Paycheck After Quitting My Job in Washington?
Washington labor officials set a very firm deadline for when a company’s former employee should receive a final paycheck. The L&I website explains that it should be sent out by the next payday after the employee leaves.
“If an employee quits or is fired, their final paycheck must be paid on or before the next regularly scheduled payday. Employers cannot withhold a final paycheck if the employee does not turn in keys, uniforms, tools, equipment, etc.”
- Employers are not allowed to hold a final paycheck because a former employee does not turn in work items like keys or uniforms.
- There are specific rules for the deductions that should be taken from a final paycheck.
- Severance pay and vacation benefit payouts are dependent on the company’s policies or a contract agreement. A lawyer can help victims file civil lawsuits if an employer doesn’t provide what’s promised. You could also take your employer to small claims court.
- Payouts for unused sick days fall under different criteria.
An experienced Washington employment lawyer can help you determine if your last paycheck has everything included that should be there. This might involve complex research into your former employer’s policies and work contracts. Your lawyer may have to make official requests for documents from your employer to make sure your case is backed by the best evidence available.
Contact a Washington Unpaid Final Paycheck Lawyer Today
If your company isn’t reimbursing you on your final paycheck for the last hours you worked and your remaining benefits, you have the legal right to take action. At Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers, we’re here to help you make sure you get reimbursed in full. We take up the fight until you receive what you are owed, so you can move on with your life and a new career.
We help victims of wage theft in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and across Washington State. We help victims regardless of their immigration status. Labor laws are in place to help everyone.
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