Backstory: Worked as TA for most of [Time period of classes], withdrew from classes for personal reasons late in the [class time period], went to enter hours and was locked out of time sheet.

The student payment department refuses to cut a check for the hours worked (which I have documentation for from the professor I worked for, along with many, many refusals over email).  They state its against policy to pay for these hours even though I had classes at the time and was eligible to work.  I am now short over $500 but less then $1500 worth of wages.

The way I see it there are 2 options

* File a wage complaint with the CA department of labor

* Send a demand letter then file in small claims court

Is there anything more I can/should do?  How long do DOL complaints take to resolve?  Having the money ASAP would be highly desirable.
user
worked as a TA for most, withdrew
assistant
Backstory: Worked as TA for most of [Time period of classes], withdrew from classes for personal reasons late in the [class time period], went to enter hours and was locked out of time sheet.

The student payment department refuses to cut a check for the hours worked (which I have documentation for from the professor I worked for, along with many, many refusals over email).  They state its against policy to pay for these hours even though I had classes at the time and was eligible to work.  I am now short over $500 but less then $1500 worth of wages.

The way I see it there are 2 options

* File a wage complaint with the CA department of labor

* Send a demand letter then file in small claims court

Is there anything more I can/should do?  How long do DOL complaints take to resolve?  Having the money ASAP would be highly desirable.
user
Dropped classes late in the semester and
assistant