Summary
To file a wage theft claim in Tennessee, gather evidence and contact the Tennessee Department of Labor. If you win your claim but the defendant doesnt pay, you can request a court order to seize their property or garnish their wages. File a Writ of Execution at the court clerks office, and the Sheriffs office will serve it to the defendant.Full Conversation
I have a small claim wage theft case to file in tennessee
Hello Ashley,
To file a wage theft claim in Tennessee, you need to:
- Gather evidence of unpaid wages
- Contact the Tennessee Department of Labor
- File a wage claim through them
Would you like to know more about these steps?
No ive done all that already
I see, Ashley. Since you've done all that, your next step would be to wait for a response from the Tennessee Department of Labor. They will investigate your claim and take appropriate action. Do you need information on what to do after this?
Ive already won my claim
Congratulations on your victory, Ashley! Now, you should collect your judgment. If the defendant doesn't pay, you can explore collection methods. In Tennessee, these may include wage garnishments or property liens. Would you like more information on these methods?
I have to take her to small claims court
I see, Ashley. You're planning to go to small claims court. Could you clarify why you need to take this step? Are you unable to collect your judgement from the defendant?
Because the state of tennessee had no power to make the defendant pay
I understand, Ashley. In Tennessee, small claims court can't force the defendant to pay either. However, you can request a court order to seize their property or garnish their wages. Would you like more information on how to do this?
Yes
To request a court order in Tennessee, follow these steps:
*. File a Writ of Execution at the court clerk's office.
*. The Sheriff's office will serve the writ to the defendant.
*. If the defendant doesn't pay, their property can be seized or wages garnished.
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