I was fired from a school in 2006 because our new boss didn’t like me despite my achievements. I went elsewhere, and later retired. Recently I went back to the school as a volunteer (the new boss is gone), and after a while they wanted to re-hire me at $750 per month. HR says I can’t be rehired because I signed some paperwork stating that I could never be paid by them (but they say I can still volunteer). I don’t recall signing this and they won’t let me see it. Do I have a right to see the files and paperwork that I supposedly signed? What do you suggest? Thanks.
Rita Risser Chai Replies:
It depends on the law of your state. In some states, such as California, you have the right to see and get a copy of anything you signed. See if you can find out the law in your state. You might be able to hire an attorney to write a demand letter for you. Or you might be able to file a claim with your state wage and hour department, or with your state small claims court. Your claim would be that they are refusing to pay you the $750 because of a document you signed. They would have to produce the document in court or at the claim hearing. Good luck!
Posted 08-24-2020
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