- Jurisdiction
- Florida
I am a licensed massage therapist. I was hired as an independent contractor for a day spa in the state of Florida, although I was required to adhere to a schedule that was five days a week with set hours. After I filed a complaint against the spa owner, I was told by the owner that I could pick-up my final paycheck and my supplies that was left at the spa, on the following Friday, which was the scheduled payday. The owner texted me on the day I was scheduled to pick-up my check and told me I could no longer come on the property, but I could send my fiancé at 5:00 to retrieve my paycheck and belongings. When I texted her to tell her he was on his way, she told me he could not pick-up the check until I provided her with an address, for tax purposes. I provided the spa owner with my PO Box mailing address, which she has had since I began working at the day spa, over a year ago. She then told me she needed my home address and would not be able to give him my check until she got it. Can she withhold my paycheck until I provide her with my home address? Does she have a certain amount of time to provide me with my paycheck? If so, if she doesn't give me my paycheck within that time period, what can I do?