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When you agree to work for an employer you are entering into a contract to provide service in return for money. If your employer refuses to pay you the agreed wages you are entitled to sue them for "Action on Debt". In plain speak, you've done the work, they owe you the money, and the courts will order them, under pain of jail, to pay you. I would suggest visiting your local court and asking to speak to the "duty lawyer". Most courts have a resident lawyer who will advise you free of charge. Best of luck.

You need not sue or spend a dime to compel payment wages you are owed. Your state employment commission will investigate whether you are owed and will order the employer to pay promptly. The commission will sue if the employer fails.

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