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How can I force the company to pay me for the labor I performed or tell me WHY I have not been paid

I worked as a perfume model during Thanksgiving weekend, a part-time job I have held for a couple of years. I was always paid in the past. However, I have not received any compensation for approximately 18 hours of work for (name omitted) Fragrances at (name omitted)'s in November 2008. When I inquired, I was told the check was sent to my old address. I followed all directions I was given to correct my mailing information and have been told my checks have been mailed to my correct address on three occasions since. How can I force the company to pay me for the labor I performed or tell me WHY I have not been paid>

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If your employer refuses to pay, your legal remedy is to file a claim in Magistrate's Court. If you go on the web to Georgia.gov you will find a page describing the procedure for filing a claim in Magistrate's Court in Georgia. Alternatively, you could also file a claim with the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Wage and Hour division, but they would only have jurisdiction over your claim for minimum wage.
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