Hello all,
I left a place of employment roughly 3 months ago, and they have yet to send me my final check. they claim I never turned in my ‘time sheet’
I live in Washington state.
I have a voicemail from HR stating “hey -my name- I just ran out trying to get your attention as you dropped off your time sheet … “ the message continues on.
I also have texts and emails as proof of abuse of power regarding my availability, my written notice that I gained employment elsewhere and would still be willing and available to pick up shifts on weeks (i was a private in home travel nurse, and I knew how badly the clients needed care – everywhere was and is dangerously short staffed), even an email Roughly 30-35 days after NOT receiving my final check, stating I was filing with department of labor …
Be warned the next part is going to sound/seem like a bunch of ridiculous excuses to some but…All this to say, my mental health, and learning difficulties finally made me crumble and I have yet to do anything about it, taking on a new career in a field I knew nothing about drains me, as it takes me 2-3 times longer to learn and retain information. My brain just works differently than others…..Making the thought of trying to learn how and what to do to file a complaint/get my final pay feel daunting. I feel trapped as I work during the hours the labor office is open and while researching I learned you must go in to file a complaint..? Along with I either file a complaint or get a lawyer..
Again, with all of this said , I’ve found I need a bit of help. Sadly, maybe even a push to get this going..possibly some moral support, words of encouragement…? I’m losing hope but do not want to live with the guilt and regret of feeling like I was used by this company. (I hate my brain)
Should I get a lawyer and forfeit filing on my own? Or should I request time (I have paid time off at my new job) and go down to file myself? I’m on a probationary period at my new job and I’m anxious requesting to use my PTO will reflect poorly on me. I truly love the company I am with right now, and this is the first time in my 30 something years of life where i don’t dread going to work. It’s a government job I can retire from, never thought that I’d be able to succeed in the field I’m in now. I’m literally annoyed and irritated with myself at this point …
Please help? Anything would be so very appreciated.