Update: 'Am I being ghosted?': Ex-employee denied final payment, DOL agent steps in

Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor

Jan 24, 2024 2:00 PM EST

Nothing says getting back at your former boss like a call from the Department of Labor. This employee shared that he was being ghosted by his ex-employer regarding his final paycheck. After numerous texts and attempts at communication, he shared his story via this thread on Reddit. Once folks in the comments section suggested that he get in contact with the DOL, he decided to follow suit.

We come across many stories here at FAIL Blog that follow employees getting mistreated and horrible bosses not getting the proper comeuppance. Thankfully, however, OP shared an update that not only shows how great the DOL agent he worked with was, but for once, we got a wholesome ending to this toxic workplace debacle. Keep scrolling below for the full story and for the best reactions. When you're done, feel free to take a look at this post about an employee who refused to clean up his boss's mess.