I am not a lawyer. Unfortunately, if you are in China, while I'm sure there are some laws that protect you, you aren't subject to all of the American labor law

I am not a lawyer. Unfortunately, if you are in China, while I'm sure there are some laws that protect you, you aren't subject to all of the American labor laws unless you were qualified for work in America. Texas has strong labor laws that protect this sort of event - including subsidized representation. It is possible that they may still represent you, depending on the situation, and if the company failed to pay wages beyond just simply yourself. If nothing more, they can point you in a helpful direction I should hope. http://www.twc.state.tx.us http://www.twc.state.tx.us They are specifically around Texas workers of course, however it is also their job to police Texas companies. Ultimately, if indeed you have a US citizen in your work force, you may have a greater leg to stand on. As others have said, your single greatest asset is representation by a lawyer. If at all possible, I suggest having one of your US counterparts start with the Texas Workforce Commission as I stated before. Have all of the documentation ready, including the contract, emails, and so on.