Hello,
I'm hoping there are some lawyers here who can give me some advice. In August I took a part time job 1099, not W2. I was paid for the first two weeks. I was not paid for the second two weeks and I saw there was no money in the account to pay me and I was getting put off when I asked about it, so I quit. However, the woman I worked for (who's company is an LLC) still owes me $1000. Two checks supposedly got lost in the mail and one bounced. I got one partial payment that did clear. I keep calling and emailing but I am told she does not have the money and I'll get it as she has it (although doing the books I saw her spending lots of money on trips to Martha's Vineyard, yoga classes, massages, lots and lots of money on clothing, ect.). I also saw she has lots of judgments against her (for big big amounts) which are not paid. If I take this to small claims court what can I sue for. Is it just the amount owed or can I legally add on late fees, collection costs (I've spend about ten hours calling and writing emails so far). I know if I do go to small claims court she will sit on the problem until the court case and even if I win, I might not get paid. Since I worked for the LLC and not for her as an individual I don't think I can legally get her arrested (I do know if it were an individual I could get a warrant for an arrest if someone doesn't pay a judgment.) How do I put as much pressure as possible on this women without crossing any lines? I know she has several silent partners. Can I legally call them and demand my money? Any and all help will be very much appreciated!
