Legal Question in Employment Law in Arizona

My employer filed for Chapter 11 and has not paid me...

I was recently laid-off by a company I was working for as a contract employee--no explanation given at the time. My supervisor told me that they would be mailing my last paycheck to my residence.

A few days later, it was all over the news that the company has filed for Chapter 11. Weeks have passed since I was told I would recieve my paycheck. I wonder how likely it is that I will ever see the money I earned? I have tried calling the company but the phone is not answered.

I found information online that there has been an '' Order Granting Application for Authority to Pay Pre-Petition Wages and Benefits (Related Doc # 8). Signed on 11/20/2008''. and ''Telephonic Notice of Hearing regarding Debtor's Emergency Application for Authority to Pay Pre-Petition Wages'' on Nov. 21, 2008. I have no idea what this means, if anything.

*Does filing Chapter 11 erase the liability of a company to pay their employees?

*What are my options at this point?

*As a contract worker I was told by the company that I would not be eligible for unemployment compensation. Is this true?

The company is headquartered in Florida and I worked for the Arizona offices.

Any insight will be greatly appreciated.


Asked on 11/28/08, 3:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald W. Hudspeth The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C.

Re: My employer filed for Chapter 11 and has not paid me...

You should send a letter or e-mail to the bankruptcy attorney in charge of the case asking when you will be paid to make sure they have notice of your claim.

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Answered on 12/03/08, 4:00 pm


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