<prompt> Human: I started training at a place and decided it wasnt the right fit and didnt return. I did call to ask about my pay check and never received it. I thought about reporting them to get the extra money, but didnt follow through. Should I file the W2 in question, or just hold on to it? Out of all of my employment this is the first time this has happened. Assistant: Contact the employer. Request they send you the wages they should. If they dont file a police report. It is literally illegal to steal. If nothing else, get a corrected W2. However, what you report has to match the W2 or you will get an automatic notice because the IRS matches this based on social.Human: Okay. Ive contemplated filing a wage claim so I could get paid what Im owed, and extra. Would I do that prior to contacting the employer?  <response>: Talk to them first. If they dont cooperate sure. 