Hi, I live in New Jersey and do not know the employment laws fully. I was told by ex co-workers that I can sue my ex-employer for wrongful termination as well as emotional distress. I've worked for that company for 5yrs. Out of the 5yrs of employment three and a half of years were spent jumping through hoops trying to get a negotiable payroll check. The bad check situation got so bad that employees had to hold two/three weeks checks. Banks would reject you from depositing them into your account due to bounced check fees, that was not returned by the employer. Check cashing facilities in 2 states and many counties refused to cash any checks for the same reason.
My experience started on a Monday when I was unable to deposit or cash my check from the week prior. On that day I went out on my lunch break to the companys bank for the 2nd time this day.By this time I' ve visited several banks within 3 days trying to cash my check , receiving the same instruction call your employer.
No money in the company's account to cover employees check again.
After getting turned down again I returned back to my shift stressed, unable to focus on my tasks and exhausted from always jumping through hoops to get paid. I spoke with the vice-president of the company (who knew exactly the situation with the checks) and asked if I could take go home early @ 12:45pm that day. I explained mentally I was not focused at that time, she stated that was fine and we will see each other the next morning. Tuesday morning again I could not cash my check leaving me with money and no way of getting to work that day. I called the vice-president and stated my whereabouts and the hurdles I was jumping . No work Tuesday, Wednesday is here. I go to start my shift as usual and was told by the vice president "she thought I quit, I could not go to my desk and wait to speak with the owners." I stated to her, she and I nevered had that conversation nor did I hand in my resignation. She responded by saying "well it was overheard that you quit";not directly to her, who I must and always answered to (vice president). I feel I was wrongfully terminated due to me missing one day of work because I had no money and a nonnegotiable payroll check I couldn't cash, that they issued and heresy. Can I hold the payroll company accountable as well? Thank you.
My experience started on a Monday when I was unable to deposit or cash my check from the week prior. On that day I went out on my lunch break to the companys bank for the 2nd time this day.By this time I' ve visited several banks within 3 days trying to cash my check , receiving the same instruction call your employer.
No money in the company's account to cover employees check again.
After getting turned down again I returned back to my shift stressed, unable to focus on my tasks and exhausted from always jumping through hoops to get paid. I spoke with the vice-president of the company (who knew exactly the situation with the checks) and asked if I could take go home early @ 12:45pm that day. I explained mentally I was not focused at that time, she stated that was fine and we will see each other the next morning. Tuesday morning again I could not cash my check leaving me with money and no way of getting to work that day. I called the vice-president and stated my whereabouts and the hurdles I was jumping . No work Tuesday, Wednesday is here. I go to start my shift as usual and was told by the vice president "she thought I quit, I could not go to my desk and wait to speak with the owners." I stated to her, she and I nevered had that conversation nor did I hand in my resignation. She responded by saying "well it was overheard that you quit";not directly to her, who I must and always answered to (vice president). I feel I was wrongfully terminated due to me missing one day of work because I had no money and a nonnegotiable payroll check I couldn't cash, that they issued and heresy. Can I hold the payroll company accountable as well? Thank you.
