Why are u all sueing all these companies?

I agree that suing for unfulfilled recruiter promises is probably an effort in futility, but if a company ripped me off - didn't pay me as promised - detention pay, breakdown, stop/unloading, toll/scale reimbursement, you name it - I would document the hell out of everything, exhaust all avenues of getting it amicably resolved with the company, and if that failed, I'd give my two weeks notice (citing their specific failures to pay as agreed as my reason for leaving), find another job, and file suit in small claims court (no lawyer needed, minimal expenses). Chances are, if my beef was legitimate, the company would pony up rather than go to court. If enough drivers filed pesky lawsuits (for legitimate grievances) against companies that make a habit of ripping off their employees then things change for the better.

Yes, I know that it would be time consuming and that the time and effort might appear out of proportion to the dollar amount at stake. For me, it would be a matter of principle. In the long run I'd feel much better about having taken them on, win or lose, than if I had just quietly let them get away with it.

 

Back in the day there was no sueing going on and for every $ that the company screwed you for you got back at least 3x's,

 

In Ohio you must be asking for $3000 or less. Above that it is no longer small claims court. Most of these cases would probably require one to obtain an attorney.

I still agree with everything else you are saying. Sometimes, the possibility of losing out on more money is just not worth the risk. Very unfortunate.

 

Also never do 1099 agreements.
You have no recourse for anything and the State won't help you at all.

Under W2 the State WILL help you and most likely you will get your money.
Not only that but the company involved will be fined and put under watch.

 

There is one simple law change that would eliminate frivolous law suits. That is if you sue and lose you pay ALL legal costs. Britain has this. Few, if any frivolous suits. You can look it up.

Why don't we have it here? Ask your lawyer/ representative/senator that make the laws.

 

....and here all this time I thought they really wanted to be my best friend and pay me lots of money to drive for them

Sometimes I feel bad for the green horns , sometimes I don't feel bad for them .....I figure they will figure it out sooner or later ,if they don't die first

 

if YOU got the time and money, start a class action suit, and if i got the time, i'll sign up.

 

Borrowing a retainer. Who are you kidding. Most of you guys don’t even have your own teeth

 

Well, the fact of the matter is I don’t have time to sue them at this time.

I’m busy suing people with bad breath right now. There’s no excuse for bad breath. Go to the dentist, guzzle some Listerine, chew gum, etc...

Bottom line, if you’re going to commit assault on my senses with fetid breath, I’m going to sue your pants off!

 

Now that right there is funny, I don’t care who you are. Lol