I have been working with this IT company based in lagos in the last 6years.during this years they have been doing well and all but when the problem that affects banks arises they where seriously affected because the company is running on long time loan collected from this bank.

Shortly after the problems started,the company started owing us and their staffs (myself inclusive) started looking for a way out of the company because they only to pay 1months in every 3/4months (sad?)

To cut the long story short,I have gotten a new job (with poor salary) and this company is owing me 11 months salary and the owner of this company says if we leave we we should forget about the arrears.

I have started working with this new company but i have not resigned because of the condition/threat by the CEO/MD of my formar office.

I didn't mention that i have a wife (she resigned when she got pregnant she was given 3months leave with no pay) and a 9months old baby.

Please Nairalanders,I dint know what to do and i urgently need your advice and i will appreciate it if you are being sincere with it.

I think you should engage the services of a lawyer, it doesn't have to be anything expensive, you may find out about the office of the public defender in Lagos, I know there's an office by barracks bus stop in Surulere (if you are in lagos). How are you expected to bear your family expenses for 11months without pay? Whilst no one prays for businesses to fail, your boss needs to be practical and generous in this matter.

Thank you Vacancy2 , I will try and get a sound Lawyer,thanks.