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My husbands employer issued him two bad payroll checks,can we sue for damages?The first check was issued then bounced a week later, in the meantime he was issued another payroll check and asked not to cash it yet, it was been 4 days and still no monies. Can we sue and receive damages. Attorney answers (2)
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Answered over 2 years ago.
Employment / Labor Attorney in San Francisco, CA.
Sounds like your husband is probably entitled to penalties - you can talk to an employment attorney or contact the DLSE to file a claim.
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Yes, you can sue to recover damages. Perhaps even more quickly and more easily, you can file a wage claim with the State (link below), no attorney required.
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