Hi,

I have a contract with my employer where in he has agreed to pay me 66K per annum without regard to my working or not. I am here on H1B.
I am looking out for clients for my employer since past 3 months, but have not been able to. First 2 months they paid me full salary but now they are saying that they will not pay me at all for this month.
What can I do?
Will I have to Sue them for this?
I know I will have to find another employer and get my H1 transferred before taking any such step, but what else can I do?
If I have to sue, then will I have to bear any cost? Like Lawyers fees, etc? If so how much will it be?
Also, how do I go about doing such a thing?

Please reply at the earliest.

Thanks,
Sonu.

If you have a contract and one party is not living up to the terms of that contract, then you have to sue for redress.

Thank you Scott.
But how do I go about Suing the employer (after I transfer my H1)?
Should I directly approach a lawyer? If so... which type of lawyer should it be? Immigration lawyer?
How much fees will I have to give?
Are there any other pointers you can give me?

Also, the contract was signed in India but was relevant to US pay. I have 2 paystubs which give the exact salary I was paid.

Really appreciate your prompt response.
Thanks again.

Depending on how much is involved you may be able to use Small claims court. Otherwise you want to hire an attorney familiar with employment or labor laws.