“Paid in Cash with No Records?” – Winning a Case for a Nail Salon Employee
“My boss won’t show me the books. Can I still win?”
Client B worked at a nail salon near Palisades Park, NJ. She was a dedicated employee, working 6 days a week for over 10 hours a day. However, her employer paid her strictly in Cash in envelopes, never provided paystubs, and never reported taxes. When Client B eventually resigned and demanded her unpaid overtime wages, the owner denied everything, asking, “Where is your proof? You have no records.” Facing a situation with zero official documentation, Client B turned to Song Law Firm.
Song Law Firm’s Legal Analysis: No Records? The Employer is in Trouble.
Many workers believe they cannot sue without official records. However, under New Jersey Labor Law, the burden of maintaining accurate time and payroll records falls entirely on the Employer, not the employee. If the employer fails this duty, the court is likely to accept the employee’s reasonable testimony as fact.
Our team began to “reconstruct” Client B’s lost hours using creative evidence:
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Public Transit Records: Logs showing her travel times to and from work.
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Text Messages: Timestamps of texts sent to family saying “I’m leaving work now.”
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Personal Diary: Notes Client B kept on her personal calendar.
We used this indirect evidence to build a solid legal foundation for her claim.
The Result: $45,000 Settlement
The employer tried to use the lack of records as a shield, but Song Law Firm used it as a sword.
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Result 1: The court accepted Client B’s reconstructed hours due to the employer’s failure to keep records.
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Result 2: Secured a settlement that included unpaid wages plus punitive damages.
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Result 3: Achieved a total Settlement of $45,000 within just 3 months of filing.
Whether you were paid in cash or are undocumented, you are protected by labor laws. Don’t give up because you lack “official” papers.
[Contact Us]
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KakaoTalk Channel: Song Law Firm
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Phone: 201-461-0031
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Email: mail@songlawfirm.com
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Website: www.songlawfirm.com
Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with an attorney regarding your specific situation.
“My boss won’t show me the books. Can I still win?”
Client B worked at a nail salon near Palisades Park, NJ. She was a dedicated employee, working 6 days a week for over 10 hours a day. However, her employer paid her strictly in Cash in envelopes, never provided paystubs, and never reported taxes. When Client B eventually resigned and demanded her unpaid overtime wages, the owner denied everything, asking, “Where is your proof? You have no records.” Facing a situation with zero official documentation, Client B turned to Song Law Firm.
Song Law Firm’s Legal Analysis: No Records? The Employer is in Trouble.
Many workers believe they cannot sue without official records. However, under New Jersey Labor Law, the burden of maintaining accurate time and payroll records falls entirely on the Employer, not the employee. If the employer fails this duty, the court is likely to accept the employee’s reasonable testimony as fact.
Our team began to “reconstruct” Client B’s lost hours using creative evidence:
-
Public Transit Records: Logs showing her travel times to and from work.
-
Text Messages: Timestamps of texts sent to family saying “I’m leaving work now.”
-
Personal Diary: Notes Client B kept on her personal calendar.
We used this indirect evidence to build a solid legal foundation for her claim.
The Result: $45,000 Settlement
The employer tried to use the lack of records as a shield, but Song Law Firm used it as a sword.
-
Result 1: The court accepted Client B’s reconstructed hours due to the employer’s failure to keep records.
-
Result 2: Secured a settlement that included unpaid wages plus punitive damages.
-
Result 3: Achieved a total Settlement of $45,000 within just 3 months of filing.
Whether you were paid in cash or are undocumented, you are protected by labor laws. Don’t give up because you lack “official” papers.
[Contact Us]
-
KakaoTalk Channel: Song Law Firm
-
Phone: 201-461-0031
-
Email: mail@songlawfirm.com
-
Website: www.songlawfirm.com
Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with an attorney regarding your specific situation.
