California Wage and Hour Attorney
California wage and hour laws specifically define how an employer must pay an employee. Quite often, however, employers ignore those rules, to the detriment of the employee.
There are legal consequences to employers by way of penalties or pay owed to employees in violation of the wage and hour laws. If you are an employee who has missed meal breaks or otherwise been the victim of illegal employment practices, our experienced California wage and hour disputes attorney can help. We can determine whether you have a wage and hour claim and whether you may be entitled to compensation. Contact us for a free initial consultation.
Under California law and under federal law, nonexempt or wage and hour employees are entitled to breaks and to completely uninterrupted meal times. Frequently, however, employees do not receive their breaks or are provided meal periods during which they are also expected to work and be on duty.
Unfair wage and hour practices often include overtime violations. Under the wage and hour laws, employers are to pay employees time-and-a-half or double-time pay if they work in excess of their eight-hour day. Unfortunately, employers often fail or refuse to pay these increased wages or employees are forced to work off the clock. Failure to pay overtime is against the law. If you have worked overtime hours and not been compensated for your time on the job, call us today. Your time on the job should always be compensated.
There are also other violations under the California Labor Code such as split-shift laws with which we can help.
To discuss the specifics of your potential wage and hour claim with an experienced lawyer, contact The Law Office of David P. Strauss today.
