Final Paycheck Legal Rights

Summary

Employers in Georgia must pay final wages on the next scheduled payday, and withholding final paychecks is illegal. Tennessee law applies to your contract, but Georgia law may still protect your wage rights. Seek legal advice before signing any agreement youre uncomfortable with. You can file a wage claim with the Georgia Department of Labor if your last paycheck is withheld. Pro bono legal help is available through organizations like the Georgia Legal Services Program or the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. The State Bar of Georgia also maintains a directory of pro bono resources.

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I recently put in my two week notice at the company I was working for. They let me go before the two weeks was finished. However, they are asking me to sign a nondisclosure agreement that has a few clauses I do agree to sign such as noncompete and arbitration agreements. The paperwork only has ONE signature line at the very end which will bind me to every clause in the agreement when the agreement specifically states that each clause is its own separate agreement. The company will not pay me my last check unless I sign the non disclosure agreement. What do I do?
In Georgia, employers must pay final wages on the next scheduled payday. It is illegal to withhold final paychecks. If you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a wage claim with the Georgia Department of Labor. As for the agreement, it's recommended to seek legal advice before signing anything you're uncomfortable with.
They company is basing its contracts in Tennessee.
Based on your situation:
- Tennessee law applies to the contract, but Georgia law may still protect your wage rights.
- You can consult a labor lawyer to understand the implications better.
- Consider filing a wage claim with Georgia Department of Labor if your last paycheck is withheld.
Where can I find a lawyer that is probono that can help me with this case?
You can find pro bono legal help in Georgia through organizations like the Georgia Legal Services Program or the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. Also, the State Bar of Georgia maintains a directory of pro bono resources. You might want to consider contacting them.