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My shady ex-boss hasn't paid me what I am owed. What to do?
I worked for an attorney from December 2004 until May 2005. It was my first job out of law school and I was naive. The attorney and I had an agreement that I would get a small base salary and a percentage of any case settlements that came in.
May rolled around and the firm wasn't doing well financially. So, I left to pursue other opportunities. Prior to leaving, I did sign an agreement with my boss to get paid on the cases I had worked on.
Suffice it to say, I get checks here and there, but not before I harrass my ex-boss and hound him with calls and e-mails.
Is there any recourse I have besides suing him for what he owes me? This all occurred in Missouri and the statute of limitations on written contracts is fast approaching.
I worked for an attorney from December 2004 until May 2005. It was my first job out of law school and I was naive. The attorney and I had an agreement that I would get a small base salary and a percentage of any case settlements that came in.
May rolled around and the firm wasn't doing well financially. So, I left to pursue other opportunities. Prior to leaving, I did sign an agreement with my boss to get paid on the cases I had worked on.
Suffice it to say, I get checks here and there, but not before I harrass my ex-boss and hound him with calls and e-mails.
Is there any recourse I have besides suing him for what he owes me? This all occurred in Missouri and the statute of limitations on written contracts is fast approaching.
Try maybe the Mizzou Dept. of Labor. Or even call the State Bar to get advice.
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posted by jabberjaw at 4:41 PM on April 29, 2008
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posted by jabberjaw at 4:41 PM on April 29, 2008
On the Kansas side of the border I advise people all the time to file a wage claim with the Kansas Department of Labor, but I am not convinced that it does them any good. I am still waiting for the KDOL to take basic action on several cases that are about 3 months old at this point.
posted by jlowen at 5:48 PM on April 29, 2008
posted by jlowen at 5:48 PM on April 29, 2008
I assume that you received your small base salary. Thus none of the suggestions made above are helpful.
You are apparently a lawyer. That means, I think, that you already know the answer. Here it is:
>Is there any recourse I have besides suing him for what he owes me?
No.
posted by yclipse at 7:55 PM on April 29, 2008
You are apparently a lawyer. That means, I think, that you already know the answer. Here it is:
>Is there any recourse I have besides suing him for what he owes me?
No.
posted by yclipse at 7:55 PM on April 29, 2008
Definitely contact the state Department of Labor. I was in a similar situation in Illinois, and filing a report with the DOL got me my back pay. I'd advise calling them to get information, rather than trying to do it all online.
posted by penchant at 11:12 PM on April 29, 2008
posted by penchant at 11:12 PM on April 29, 2008
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you actually might be able to get more than he actually owes you. Call your state employment office or look up online
posted by Mr_Chips at 3:52 PM on April 29, 2008