Unpaid Farm Labor Dispute

Summary

Verbal agreements can be legally binding but are hard to prove. Keep records of all conversations and agreements. Consult a local labor law attorney for advice. Wage claims can help recover unpaid wages. Contact the U.S. Department of Labor for assistance.

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Unpaid labor from my landlord from working on a farm for 2 years living in a dwelling with missing Windows unlivable conditions
Did you have a written or verbal agreement with your landlord about your work and living conditions?
Verbal
Did you discuss the terms of your work, such as hours and compensation, during your verbal agreement?

General Information:
- Verbal agreements can be legally binding, but proving their existence can be challenging.
- Labor laws vary by state, so it's important to know your local regulations.
Yes
What were the agreed terms and have you tried discussing this issue with your landlord?

General Information:
- Keep records of all conversations and agreements.
- Consult a local labor law attorney for advice.
He's always said keep track of my hours when I handed in my hours sheet of * some hours he felt I was only credited or good enough to be credited for * of those for the sum of only $* per hour or all the task I done
Have you considered filing a wage claim with your state's labor department?

General Information:
- Wage claims can help recover unpaid wages.
- Contact details: U.S. Department of Labor, *-*-*-USWAGE.
No this is just come up
No you're the first person I've contacted