Immigrants in the United States, both with and without work authorization, are legally entitled to overtime pay and the minimum wage. Despite these rights, immigrants working in the United States must often respond to employers’ violations of labor law. In the face of deportation, you may need to take steps to recover your last paycheck. Often, simply sending an updated address to an employer will resolve this issue, but sometimes you may need to take further steps to protect your rights to a last paycheck. This section provides concrete advice for recovering a final paycheck during and after deportation. The section will answer these questions:
- What Are Your Rights to Wages for Work You Perform?
- How Long Does an Employer Have to Pay the Last Paycheck?
- How Can You Get Your Last Paycheck if You Are Detained or Deported?
- What if the Employer Does Not Pay the Last Paycheck?
- What if There are Other Wage Problems Beyond the Last Paycheck?
- Sample Letter: Designating Method of Receiving Last Paycheck
- Sample Letter: Demand Letter for Wages Owed