How to collect against non-payment of invoices from work performed

I worked as an Independent Contractor for a company in Silicon Valley from end of November until end of April. The last month of April they have not paid me for the work performed and agree that I should be paid. I've been told that due to financial constraints they are only paying current employees and no other payments are being made. I have a contract that clearly states they are supposed to pay me within 15 days of an invoice being received. I've been told that I need to wait and see if their financial status changes and then I might get paid. What's my recourse and how do I go about getting paid.

2 answers  |  asked May 15, 2010 10:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Answers (2)

Arkady Itkin
Dear Mr. Koury:

Depending upon the amount, you have the option of bringing a claim with the labor board for the outstanding amount or filing a lawsuit against the company for breach of contract. Of course, having financial constraints is neither an excuse, nor justification for failure to pay.

Thanks, and feel free to follow up.

Arkady Itkin
Law Office of Arkady Itkin
http://www.arkadylaw.com

posted by Arkady Itkin  |  May 16, 2010 11:22 AM [EST]
Ken Koury
You have to file a lawsuit.

posted by Ken Koury  |  May 16, 2010 01:22 AM [EST]

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