You can either file a wage claim with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (the Labor Commissioner's Office), or bring an action in court against your former employer to recover the wages if they are still due you, and to claim the waiting time penalty.
You could, but nothing will happen. They can't arrest a boss for unpaid wages since that's not a “crime” but rather a civil case. You will need to file a complaint with your state's Department of Labor. Even then, your boss won't be arrested if th...
In California, employers are prohibited from withholding an entire paycheck for any reason. However, they may withhold certain amounts for valid reasons.
If your employer won't fix the problem, you can report them to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth at .michigan/cis or 1-800- 866-4674, or the US Department of Labor at .dol or 1-866-4-DOL-USA.
Consumer Complaint Not all consumer complaints are handled by the Attorney General. If we do not handle it, we will forward it on to the appropriate agency. If you have questions about filing a complaint, please call 517-335-7599. In-state residents can also call 877-765-8388.
If you need help or have questions about filing a complaint, the U.S. Wage and Hour Division provides a help line at (866) 487-9243. You can contact the Detroit office at (313) 309-4500 or the Grand Rapids office at (616) 456-2004.