i got effed

[TheGrillMan]

well i quit my pervious job a few days ago, i was given a key so that i could open\close as the kitchen manager


when i quit i walked out, with key in hand

i attempted to call several time the following day and was neverspoken to


so now a few days later i go to pick up my last check and drop off the key
i wait for 2.5 hr's for the owner to show up

when she finally does arrive she tells me that since i just left they had to have the locks changed and i owed her 500$ for the locks, also that she is going to hold my paycheck untill i pay the money

is this legal??

or did i just get fucxked reall bad

btw my check was for maybe 400 bones

im also screwed considering i have insurance,credit card bills, and some doctor bills to pay off

and now i have nothing

[Dracc]

yep.. you fucc'd up homie

[Psycho]

sux dood

[Frög]

why did you quit? never quit unless you have another one lined up..

[Init2winit]

It is not legal unless you two had a written agreement on the matter. Otherwise, she has no ground to hold your check.

[Scotsman]

It is not legal unless you two had a written agreement on the matter. Otherwise, she has no ground to hold your check.

[ahmonrah]

OUCH!!!!

[TheGrillMan]

why did you quit? never quit unless you have another one lined up..

my rents are moving back in fl in 3 months and i allready have my old sous chef position lined up there


so i was going to use this check to get by untill then but w\e

[BABY J]

i attempted to call several time the following day and was neverspoken to

-- do you have phone records showing that you called?

-- did you leave a voice message or verbal when you called? Who did you speak to (did you get their name)?

so now a few days later i go to pick up my last check and drop off the key

How many days is a "few days"?

when she finally does arrive she tells me that since i just left they had to have the locks changed and i owed her 500$ for the locks

-- did she provide you a receipt from the locksmith?

-- did she still insist on taking the old key back from you?

also that she is going to hold my paycheck untill i pay the money

No this does not appear to be legal. You can inquire w/ the Dept of Labor to make sure.

[TheGrillMan]

-- do you have phone records showing that you called?

-- did you leave a voice message or verbal when you called? Who did you speak to (did you get their name)?



How many days is a "few days"?



-- did she provide you a receipt from the locksmith?

-- did she still insist on taking the old key back from you?



No this does not appear to be legal. You can inquire w/ the Dept of Labor to make sure.

left no message, voice mail isnt hooked up to the resturant phone

few days like 4 or 5

no recipet, she said she had an invoice if i wanted to see it

no word from her wanting the key back, she never even tryed to contact me when she has every number i can be reached at

[BABY J]

- GET that invoice, then call the company to verify that there was service done.

- also noteable that she never once tried to contact you to get the key.

- you quite possibly effed yourself by not leaving a message w/ anyone.

- I am leaning HEAVILY towards withholding of pay being illegal.

[quickdodge®]

It is not legal unless you two had a written agreement on the matter. Otherwise, she has no ground to hold your check.

I can't comment on your knowledge of engines because I don't know anything about it myself, but all other areas of (whatever), I can pretty much comment on. And, as usual, you give pretty bad info. First off, he should left the key on initial walk-out. With someone in charge. I know he said he called the next day, but I wouldn't have waited several days afterward. I wouldn't have even called that following day. They have a business to protect. Since they didn't hear from him for several days and they have no record of his calls, they have no other recourse except to change the locks out. They don't know what he could do. If they aren't willing to work with you (and they probably won't only because they don't want to take the $500 hit), then you're out that last paycheck. Later, QD.

[quickdodge®]

- I am leaning HEAVILY towards withholding of pay being illegal.

It's not in a lot of cases. I know of many companies that have this policy. A lot of times, these policies are in somewhere in the employees guidelines or paperwork. My last job, Budweiser, can do the same thing when you quit. If you don't return your uniforms, you will be charged the cost out of your final paycheck. Later, QD.

[Justin.]

She can not hold your check. Thats illegal.

[TheGrillMan]

well i guess ill try and file with the NLRB and if nothinghappens whatever,

[TheGrillMan]

It's not in a lot of cases. I know of many companies that have this policy. A lot of times, these policies are in somewhere in the employees guidelines or paperwork. My last job, Budweiser, can do the same thing when you quit. If you don't return your uniforms, you will be charged the cost out of your final paycheck. Later, QD.

there was no contract signed what so ever

[quickdodge®]

there was no contract signed what so ever

I didn't mention a contract. It's just part of the paperwork. Usually, it's one of those "small print" type of deals. Later, QD.

[TheGrillMan]

I didn't mention a contract. It's just part of the paperwork. Usually, it's one of those "small print" type of deals. Later, QD.

there was no paper work lol

im very good about reading everything that im ever handed with it has to do with employment or money

[BABY J]

When she handed you the key, she should have ALSO handed you a "hand receipt". As it stands, she has NO proof that you even had a key. Nor did she give you intructions on what happens once you are no longer employed there (as far as the key goes). How many keys do they have - what list can she provide of people that have keys --- are these records accurate? Is there a "DO NOT COPY" stamp on the key? If no... ANY1 who has ever had a key there could get back in... I could go on.

[TheGrillMan]

When she handed you the key, she should have ALSO handed you a "hand receipt". As it stands, she has NO proof that you even had a key. Nor did she give you intructions on what happens once you are no longer employed there (as far as the key goes). How many keys do they have - what list can she provide of people that have keys --- are these records accurate? Is there a "DO NOT COPY" stamp on the key? If no... ANY1 who has ever had a key there could get back in... I could go on.

multiple people have keys ect.. no do not copy stamps nothing,

[quickdodge®]

I found this, which may be helpful to you.....or not:

An employer may refuse to pay final wages only if the employee owes the employer money due to gross negligence, willful misconduct or dishonesty. These often are difficult and expensive to prove.

You fall, unfortunately, in this category with not returning the key "in a timely manner" to the store. This could be any of the three. You have no proof of trying to get in contact with the store as you never actually went up there for a few days. Later, QD.

[FirePR2002]

Georgia is an "at will" state meaning employers and employees have the legal right to quit or terminate "at will." I don't think her case holds water unless there was a contract specifically stating responsibilities and damages if something were to go awry.

[quickdodge®]

Georgia is an "at will" state meaning employers and employees have the legal right to quit or terminate "at will." I don't think her case holds water unless there was a contract specifically stating responsibilities and damages if something were to go awry.

You didn't read this thread at all. Did you? Later, QD.

[Got Milk?]

If u go to ccourt, just argue that u left the key in the store when u walked out. And argue that you have bills to pay and that u gave part of your life to her stupid company, and for her to repay you like that, is un-human.

OR W.E.

[keevo54]

Go back and see if the key works....for all you know she could be completely screwing you

[RandomGuy]

Georgia is an "at will" state meaning employers and employees have the legal right to quit or terminate "at will." I don't think her case holds water unless there was a contract specifically stating responsibilities and damages if something were to go awry.

LMFAO what does this have to do with anything?

Oh yeah, and since when did changing locks cost an even 500 bones?

definitely sounds like BS to me...just threaten escalating it unless you get your check... Or somehow acquire your check(perhaps covertly w/ a friend who works there)... deposit it and let them never hear from you again lol... If they try to come at you, they can't prove they gave you a key to begin with, since you didn't sign for it lawl... Thats what i'd do.