Suing Employer For Wages

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To sue your employer for unpaid wages in Florida, consult an employment attorney, gather necessary documentation, and file a lawsuit in the appropriate court. If your employer goes bankrupt, employees owed wages are considered priority creditors but are not necessarily first in line. To check if a public company has filed for bankruptcy, use PACER, media announcements, or the SECs EDGAR database. Consult a lawyer for personalized guidance.

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My employer owes me several paychecks in Florida. How do I go about suing them to pay me? I have already filed a complaint with the Department of Labor
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Here are the steps to sue your employer in Florida:
*. Consult with an employment attorney.
*. Gather all necessary documentation.
*. File a lawsuit in the appropriate court.
Reach out to Florida Legal Services for more guidance: (*) *-*.
If my employer goes into bankruptcy in Florida and they owe me payroll checks, am I first on the list of creditors
In Florida, when an employer goes bankrupt, employees owed wages are considered "priority creditors." However, they're not necessarily first in line. The order is:
*. Secured creditors
*. Bankruptcy administrative fees
*. Priority creditors, including employees
You're advised to consult a bankruptcy attorney for guidance.
How can i find out if my public company has filed or filing for bankruptcy?
To find out if a company has filed for bankruptcy, you can:
*. Check PACER, an online database of federal court documents.
*. Look for public announcements in media.
*. Search for the company in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR database.
Please consult with a lawyer to guide you through this process.