Sorry for your situation but u r a moron..U don't know Your rights as a H1B Holder!!..Yes, once u r not paid u r out of status...It's strange that it took u 180 days to figure out that u r out of status..

There is a Difference in between being "Out of Status" and "Illegal Status"..The former applies to U if ur I94 is not expired during this period however if ur I94 Status is expired during this time , bro u r in serious Trouble and 10 Yrs ban will Apply to u....

Consult an Qualified Immigration lawyer ASAP rather than Posting Foolish Q's here in Sajha..

Sorry for the Harsh Word but that's the way it is...