Non-resident - Employer does not provide pay / paystubs Michigan

[mncmnhr77]

Hello,

I am a non-resident alien working under H1-B visa. My current employer has not provided me pay / paystubs since November. I decided to shift to a different firm. I have also got employment offer in another firm. But my current employer is not providing me the paystubs / pay so that I can apply for the visa transfer to the new firm. He is also asking me to give up my compensation and only then he will provide my pay / pay stubs.

How can I file a complaint against my employer? How can I get my pay and paystubs? What should I do? Any advice?

Thanks in advance.

[ElleMD]

If you aren't being paid, file a complaint with the DOL. http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7...752---,00.html

[mncmnhr77]

how long

Thank you for the reply. Do you know how long will it take for the complaint to take effect?

[ElleMD]

That is up to the state. It varies based on the number of complaints pending at any given time and the severity of the situation. Typically those who have not been paid at all get priority over those complaining of issues like just not receiving their pay stubs in a timely manner.