Lisanthrope
New Member
Two years ago, I had some paychecks stolen from my apartment. It's a long story, but these paychecks were returned to me a few months ago; however, my bank wont take them because they are so old. Soon after recovering my paychecks, I was fired for unrelated reasons. I subsequently emailed one of the owners (she does the payroll), explaining the situation, and requesting that she exchange the old checks for one that I can deposit. I also mentioned that because I am now unemployed, I am in dire need of this money so I can pay my rent.
She replied, stating that it will take at least a week to verify taxes and pay history on the checks because they now use a different payroll system, with a different bank account (same bank - Wells Fargo). She said she will let me know when the bank gets back to her about the status of the funds.
She had me put the checks (which I had already endorsed before they were stolen) in an envelope and take them to my former place of employment for her to pick up later. In hindsight, I realize that I should have made photocopies. I also realize that I should have done something to remedy the situation at the time that it occurred; I don't know what I was thinking.
She has had my checks for 5 days now. I had hoped that she would issue a replacement check before beginning the research process, as my rent is due tomorrow. Is she under any legal obligation to do so? I worked for this company for 12 years. I'm not trying to pull some kind of scam; I just want my money. Should I ask her to write me a check now, while she's "waiting for the bank get back to her"?
Thank you in advance for any insight on this matter.
She replied, stating that it will take at least a week to verify taxes and pay history on the checks because they now use a different payroll system, with a different bank account (same bank - Wells Fargo). She said she will let me know when the bank gets back to her about the status of the funds.
She had me put the checks (which I had already endorsed before they were stolen) in an envelope and take them to my former place of employment for her to pick up later. In hindsight, I realize that I should have made photocopies. I also realize that I should have done something to remedy the situation at the time that it occurred; I don't know what I was thinking.
She has had my checks for 5 days now. I had hoped that she would issue a replacement check before beginning the research process, as my rent is due tomorrow. Is she under any legal obligation to do so? I worked for this company for 12 years. I'm not trying to pull some kind of scam; I just want my money. Should I ask her to write me a check now, while she's "waiting for the bank get back to her"?
Thank you in advance for any insight on this matter.
