Help Needed: Issues with Final Pay, Missing Payslips, and No Contract Copy from Previous Employer

Hey everyone,

I’m hoping to get some advice on an issue I’m facing with my previous employer. I worked as an executive assistant for 4 months, and I resigned recently. Now, I’m dealing with the following unresolved issues:

1. No Employment Contract Copy: I never received a copy of my employment contract.
2. Missing Payslips and Deductions: Despite deductions for SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG from my salary, no contributions were made, and I never received any payslips.
3. Unpaid Final Pay & 13th Month Pay: My final pay and 13th month pay are still pending. When I asked about it, my employer assured me I’d get it soon, but weeks have passed, and I still haven’t received anything.
4. Lack of Response: I’ve reached out multiple times, but they’re not responding to my messages.

I’m not sure what steps I should take next to get what’s rightfully mine. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Should I contact DOLE, or is there something else I can do first?

Appreciate any advice or guidance you can give!