Legal Question in Business Law in Louisiana

Instructors Dilema

I'm a part-time instructor at a state ran Technical College. Four months ago the state started running some new software for payroll. I get paid bi-weekly and was shorted $400 on two pay periods four months ago due to the new software. I have not been able to resolve this so I spoke with the labor board about it. They could not help because of me being in education but did recommend that I go to small claims court. My question is they said additional penalty's might be awarded because of the time frame. What would be a reasonable amount per day or week to ask for? The limit for small claims is $3000. This would be unacceptable in private industry but the state thinks they can do what they want. It is the principle!


Asked on 7/25/01, 8:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Caballero Caballero Law Firm

Re: Instructors Dilema

The law does allow for money damages if an employor fails to pay an employee under certain circumstances. However you can not just ask for a reasonable amount. LA staute (law) determines what you are allowed. Please look at Louisiana R.S 23:631, et seq. to read what you need to do before the employer will be liable for damages and attorney fees.

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Answered on 7/27/01, 11:58 am


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