Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
Small claims court is a civil court where a plaintiff (person filing the case) can sue someone (a defendant) for $10,000 or less.
Plaintiffs may seek monetary damages only up to $3,000.00. Defendants can defend against the complaint either pro se or with an attorney.
Employees are on a fixed-term contract if both of the following apply: they have an employment contract with the organisation they work for. their contract ends on a particular date, or on completion of a specific task, eg a project.