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These people don't know what they are talking about. You should have posted this in the Business&Finance section. Lost or destroyed paychecks are a common thing and most employers have no problem reissuing a new one. It happens all the time, and it's simple to remedy the situation.
All they have to do is call the bank, put a stop on the check, and issue you a new one. There you go. If they refuse, you can call the Labor Department and file a wage claim. Make sure you give them a written notice before you do. Refusing to reissue the check is so irrational because if you pay the stop fee they have nothing to lose. You are right. They do not have the right to take advantage of an employee's misfortune.
People on here will tell you that as soon as the check is in your hands it's your responsibility, but that's an OPINION and not based in anything the Labor Department or wage laws says. If something happens to the check, it is your employers responsibility because only they have the ability to do something about it, and it is always an employers responsibility to make sure employees are paid no matter what.
Again, because they give you the check does not mean you were "paid". You didn't receive your money. They still have your money in their bank account for that pay period and it has not been given for your two weeks of work. People can say what they want about what they personally THINK about the situation, but that is not the law.
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Call or go to labor board (at/in unemployment office in most states) and tell them your situation. If you live in a right to work state you might get fired though. Not illegal to fire you for no reason. Good luck dude.
现实就是这么残酷。
西方法制并不教人向善，就像孔庆东骂某些港人的，是被西方法治给驯服的，人们仍然不择手段地往自己口袋里扒拉昧良心的钱。相比之下，中国的儒教教人向善，不靠法律条文。不过，近二三十年，人心也变坏了。
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