Do NOT listen to JavaBeans and those who are discouraging you from fight. The bottom line is you worked for them and you should get paid. Do not worry thinking about they have a lot of money so they can get rid of from their problem in court just like that. This is USA, NOT Nepal. I am sure you will win this case. Just file a lawsuit in a small claim court. You don't need to go to court to file. You can just do it by mail. Remember, no lawyer is not allowed in such courts. Call them up they will give you all neccessary information. If you go to the store and call the police, I don't think police will do anything on your favor unless the bastards (indian & musalte) try to harm you physically. The police can't force to make them pay on the spot. The police will suggest you to file a claim in a court against them. Just go to small claim court first and win the case. After winning the case in court, you need to report to IRS and their franchise corporate office. Send both place a copy of judge's verdict statement. Then they will get in big trouble.