Tell us what happened.
Answer a few questions about your last job and final paycheck.
Your last job may
owe you money.
California law says your employer may owe you extra money if your final paycheck was late. A lawyer can help you claim it.
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How much could you get?
$30/hour · 8-hour workday
| Final pay delay | Potential penalty |
|---|---|
| 7 days | $1,680 |
| 14 days | $3,360 |
| 30 days | $7,200 |
You may still qualify if you received your final paycheck late.
Assumes a qualifying claim. Delays count from the payment deadline. Amounts are before service fees.
Get help collecting
what you’re owed.
Find out what you could claim.
Get a free review of what you could be owed.
Choose your next step.
If you decide to proceed, your lawyer reviews your claim and sends the demand to your former employer.
Put a lawyer behind your claim.
Start with a free review. Choose a service once you know what you could be owed.
Formal demand
$395
A formal demand from a lawyer for the money you’re owed.
- Lawyer review of your claim
- Demand letter to your employer
- Sent by certified mail
Demand Plus
$900
Your lawyer sends the demand and prepares small claims forms for you to file. You file the claim and appear in court yourself.
- Lawyer review of your claim
- Demand letter to your employer
- Sent by certified mail
- Small claims forms prepared for you to file
Legal services are provided by the law practice named in your service agreement. CheckLate provides the platform.
Questions
Can you help me get my unused vacation paid out?
Yes. Unused vacation you earned generally should be paid out when you leave. Your lawyer can help you claim that money.
Can I still claim if I left the job months ago?
Yes. You generally have three years from when your final wages were due to claim a late payment penalty. Your lawyer will check the deadline for your claim.
Do I have to contact my old employer myself?
No. Once you decide to proceed, your lawyer sends the demand to your former employer.
How much could I get?
You could recover any pay your employer still owes you, plus up to 30 days of pay in late payment penalties. Your lawyer reviews your details and works out what you could claim.
Can you guarantee I’ll get paid?
No. It depends on your employer and the facts of your claim.
Find out what your last job could owe you.
Start with a free review.