Legal Question in Business Law in New York

pay

my employer, a chef, did not pay for

4 weeks, including my tips. I was

naive and thought it was because he

was just reopening. Instead, I

suspect shady dealings and

demanded I get paid. I got a check

for all due, but what happens if it

bounces?


Asked on 6/18/09, 10:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jeffrey Shepro Jeffrey Shepro PC: NY Commercial Real Estate and Business Law

Re: pay

You should bring the check to the bank from which it was drawn and ask them to verify that the funds are available. If they are, you can cash the check right then and there or you can bring the check to deposit at your own bank. If the funds are not available you can hold on to the check and check back every few days until the funds are in fact available. Best,

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Answered on 6/19/09, 10:06 am
Jeffrey Shepro Jeffrey Shepro PC: NY Commercial Real Estate and Business Law

Re: pay

Further, if the money is not there or the check bounces you should speak with a lawyer about possibly filing suit and reporting him or her to the Department of Labor. Best,

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Answered on 6/19/09, 10:13 am


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