I recently left a job where I was provided with equipment, and now I'm facing an unexpected issue with my final paycheck. My last pay was significantly lower than expected—about $300 missing, and I also haven't received my mileage reimbursement for over 600 miles driven at $0.73 per mile. I've tried reaching out to my former employer, but no one seems to have answers for me. This morning, the IT guy came to ask for the equipment back, and I told him to have someone from HR contact me to explain the wage cut. Since then, I've heard nothing back. I know I might be acting a bit petty, especially since my time there was quite miserable, but I feel frustrated by how big organizations can push people around. While I understand I need to return the equipment eventually, I really want to resolve the payment issue first. I'm looking for advice on how to get answers—should I contact HR directly, reach out to the person who hired me, or take another route? Losing $600 isn't something I can easily overlook, especially in today's economy.