Unpaid Wages After Bankruptcy

Summary

In Missouri, employers must pay final wages by the next regular payday. If not paid, file a wage claim with the Missouri Department of Labor. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, unpaid wages are priority claims. You can file a claim with the bankruptcy court, even if the deadline has passed. Consult a bankruptcy attorney for guidance. Contact the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Texas for more information.

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I am trying to get the rest of my last paycheck

Hello ****, could you please tell me which state you are located in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.

Missouri

Hello ****, in Missouri:
- Employers must pay final wages by the next regular payday.
- If not paid, you can file a wage claim with the Missouri Department of Labor.
For more help, contact:

Missouri Department of Labor

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.labor.mo.gov

The company filed ch * which was converted to ch *

In a Chapter * bankruptcy, unpaid wages are considered priority claims. You may file a claim with the bankruptcy court. Contact:

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of Missouri

Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * S 10th St, St. Louis, MO *
Website: www.moeb.uscourts.gov

It’s in Texas the court

In Texas, you can still file a claim for unpaid wages in a Chapter * bankruptcy. Contact the Texas bankruptcy court for more information:

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Southern District of Texas

Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Rusk St, Houston, TX *
Website: www.txs.uscourts.gov

There was a deadline for claims so deadline for claims was */* we got half pay on */* told we would get the rest next payday which was after claim deadline

In such cases, you may still be able to file a late claim. However, it's best to consult with a bankruptcy attorney. Contact the Texas State Bar for a referral:

State Bar of Texas

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.texasbar.com

I spoke to trustee attorney

What did the trustee attorney advise you regarding your situation?