I've worked as an independent contractor for BPI Brand for about a year. They were paying me to execute set up/tear down events at Sam's Clubs and Costcos. I would also make several visits to the locations to adjust the displays. I was being paid abotu $100 per job.
Over the holidays last year I worked several events. I was also owed money from previous events I worked. My contact, Christy Barone told me to contact payroll and it would be sorted out.
In January, I was booked on an event to set up, maintain, and tear down the BIG GAME GALLERY, a display I have set up and torn down many times for BPI. Christy Barone, my contact with the company, told me the CEO Chris Barry had laid her off, was going through a divorce, and not to report to work that night.
I never heard from her again. Repeated emails to her email say she no longer works for the company. My calls to Chris Barry are not returned. 732 927 1046 and 732 775 6075
BPI Brand and Chris Barry owe me nearly $1000 for all the events I worked last year and into January 2014 which they haven't paid me on yet. I submitted all my paperwork for my events to Christy Barone and did everything correctly. I NEED TO BE PAID!! This is illegal to withhold pay with no reason given.
I see I'm not the only one with complaints against this company and this is far from a sudden issue. How is they are still in business when they refuse to pay their workers?
lee
new rochelle,#2REBUTTAL Owner of company
Thu, April 24, 2014
I HAVE BEEN EMAILING AND CALLING THIS COMPANY NANY TIMES. CHRISTY BARONE WHO HIRED ME IS A LIER AND A THIEF SO PEOPLE EVERY WHERE BEWARE OF THIS ANIMAL SHE IS NO GOOD. YOU WORK FOR HER AND SHE DOES NOT PAY YOU, DO NOT TRUST HER. I HAVE FILED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AGAINST HER AND OTHERS SHOULD DO THE SAME AS WELL. CONTACT THE LOCAL NEWS AND THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SO EVERYONE WILL BE AWARE OF THIS WOMEN.
Jonk
New Jersey,#3Consumer Suggestion
Sun, March 23, 2014
Call the police and report him. Find out what town he lives in.