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Employment Rights

by talldrknfyne, Window Shopper

  • Created: November 9, 2010, 3:07 pm
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I was hired as a Hostel Manager in SF,CA. The owner never gave me any applications to fill out, and when I kept requesting one for legal reasons, he kept putting me off. When it was time to make payroll, the Owner put me off again, and would not speak with me about this. i have worked there for about three and a half weeks. I found out that there are about four other employees working there without the proper legal documents (all US citizens) in order to pay their taxes. I have NOT been paid by my employer, and when I stated that I am going to speak to someone from Employees Rights, I was fired that same day. I am taking him to small claims court on the 15th on November 2010. isn't it a fact that any employer that hires someone employed in their place of business, has the right to fill out an application form, and tax forms? What else can I do to make sure that I will be paid my wages on that date? Any help is appreciated.

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waynearln | Contributor | 11/10/2010 - 2:24 am

It is more than an employment rights issue, Your boss made so many violations it looks like a test from a law exam! Not only that you were hired without the proper documents, got fired without a reasonable reason, also you didn't got paid! I am sure that if you even look deeper you will find more... Take him to court and i am more than sure you will win.
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jthorf | Contributor | 11/10/2010 - 3:24 am

Just make sure you can prove that you actually work their since you are fired before even getting a single pay check but true your best course of action is the one you are taking now. If you presented your fact properly The court of law should rule in your favor. Good luck on your court date and keep us posted on the progress

BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 11/10/2010 - 11:21 am

You might want to contact your state department of labor and report the issue. Your employer must adhere to both state and federal labor laws and it would appear that he/she broke many of them. The state can intervene on behalf of you and the other employees. Be sure you have documentation of the time you worked for the business. Even if you win the small claims court case, the department of labor needs to know about the situation so they can take action against the owner to prevent such things from happening again.