My employer hasn't paid me wages. What can I do?

You have the right to be paid your full wages on time, and if unpaid for three weeks, you can recover the money through the Fair Work Ombudsman or the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia within 6 years.

If your employer is insolvent and owes you wages, you may claim unpaid wages from the Social Insurance Fund through the Insolvency Payments Scheme, up to certain limits and within strict time limits.

Your employer must pay your salary within 7 days after the end of the salary period. If unpaid, you can file a claim with the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) or sue in the Employment Claims Tribunal.

You can file a complaint with the Labour Inspector under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, or approach the Labour Court or Industrial Tribunal for recovery. You may also claim compensation up to 10 times the unpaid wages.

You can file a wage claim with the Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) or sue your employer in court. Wage claims must be filed within 2 years of the due date.

If you are fired in California, your employer must pay all wages — including accrued vacation — immediately at the time of termination.

Yes, you can sue for unpaid wages in New York and may recover unpaid wages, liquidated damages up to 100%, interest, and attorney’s fees.