The last paycheck never came

Ask for the wages in writing before you escalate.

A firm, unemotional letter that states hours, rate, and the date pay was due — the document a labor office wants to see.

A former employer who 'is running payroll next week' for the third week. Tips, overtime, or a final check that vanished.

A demand for a specific dollar amount by a specific date, with a copy for the state labor department.