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A previous employer claims I made income w/them in a yr I did not work; What type of legal actions can I take?
Asked by d-train
I was sent a "W-2" Form for wages I did not make in 2007. My employment with the company was terminated in 2006. The income they claim I made, I did not receive. Is there such an attorney as a Employment Law Attorney?
Asked by d-train
I was sent a "W-2" Form for wages I did not make in 2007. My employment with the company was terminated in 2006. The income they claim I made, I did not receive. Is there such an attorney as a Employment Law Attorney?
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This could be a simple misunderstanding. They may have generated checks for accumulated vacation pay or something that went into the next year and simply put it in your file or a drawer in the accounting office. I would contact them and ask them to mail you your checks or go pick them up. This could also be some sinister deal. Maybe they kept you on the payroll but gave the wages to a relative of the boss or an accounting person. I don't know how this effects your taxes but it probably wont be worth hiring and paying for an attorney to fix an error that occurred a year ago.
This could be a simple misunderstanding. They may have generated checks for accumulated vacation pay or something that went into the next year and simply put it in your file or a drawer in the accounting office. I would contact them and ask them to mail you your checks or go pick them up. This could also be some sinister deal. Maybe they kept you on the payroll but gave the wages to a relative of the boss or an accounting person. I don't know how this effects your taxes but it probably wont be worth hiring and paying for an attorney to fix an error that occurred a year ago.
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You definitely need to contact the labor department; they'll connect you to a counselor for better direction.
Answered by anaise
Answered by anaise
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just ask to see copies of the checks or direct deposit sent to your account,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
If you want an atty.you pay
Answered by richard t
Answered by richard t
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Answering your questions in reverse order. Yes, there are employment law attorneys. Most of us are members of the National Employment Law Attorneys bar assoc. www.nela.org. You should look for an attorney in your area.
This problem needs to resolved right away or you will have IRS problems. In case there is a "simple" error, you may want to contact the former employer and tell them that they sent you the wrong W-2 and what are they doing to correct the error. You also may want to find your check stubs or any indication of your pay.
Answered by CatLaw
Answered by CatLaw
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did you work at the end of the year - w-2 income is based on the date of payday - maybe your last check was dated in early Jan 2007 - then you have to claim those wages in 2007 - check your paystubs - which you are supposed to keep for such purposes or call them and ask to see a payroll report showing the paydates
Answered by Doctor Deth
Answered by Doctor Deth
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