I’m reaching out to get some advice on how to handle a situation regarding unpaid wages. Here’s a brief overview:
I came to the USA on an H1B visa through a desi consultancy. Initially, I was placed on the bench without pay and no health benefits for about 45 days. After that, I found a project, and my employer started payroll once he received payment from the client. However, I still did not receive any health benefits.
After working for three months, I found a better opportunity that offered me visa sponsorship, so I resigned from the consultancy. As per the terms of my agreement, I was supposed to receive pay for 6 weeks. Unfortunately, after my resignation, my employer stopped responding to my calls and emails.
Eventually, the employer claimed that they didn’t receive any payment from the client, but I contacted the client, and they confirmed that they had paid for all the days I worked. I also have approved timesheets and emails from the client verifying this.
At this point, I’m not sure what options I have to recover the payment. I’ve tried reaching out multiple times with no success. What would be the best course of action here? Should I consider legal options, file a complaint with labor authorities, or pursue another method?
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance!