• Failing to pay minimum wage – California’s minimum wage is among the highest in the country, but many employers still violate these requirements.
• Denying overtime pay – Most employees in California are entitled to overtimepay when they work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. Employers often miscalculate or fail to pay overtime.
• Meal and rest break violations – Employees are entitled to an uninterrupted 30-minute meal break and 10-minute rest breaks during their workday. Employers frequently interrupt these breaks or deny them altogether.
• Misclassifying employees as independent contractors – This denies employees workplace protections like minimum wage, overtime, and meal/rest breaks.
• Illegal deductions from paychecks – Employers cannot deduct wages for things like cash shortages, breakages, or customer walkouts.
• Requiring off-the-clock work – Employees must be paid for all time worked, including preparatory and closing activities.
• Failing to reimburse expenses – Employees are entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses like mileage, uniforms, tools, and cell phone use.
• Improper calculation of regular rates – Overtime rates must be based on the proper calculation of an employee’s regular rate of pay.

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Common Wage Violations in California

Recovering unpaid wages in California often requires complex legal procedures. Ourattorneys have successfully handled hundreds of wage and hour cases. We know how to calculate exactly what you are owed and how to build the strongest case possible. With an unpaid wage lawyer on your side, you can feel confident you will get the best possible result.

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An attorney can also protect you from retaliation. It is illegal for employers to punishemployees for asserting their wage and hour rights, but it still happens. Our lawyerswill stand up for you if your employer tries to intimidate you in any way.

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What Damages Can I Recover from My Employer?

With the help of an unpaid wage attorney, you can potentially recover:

• Unpaid minimum wages
• Unpaid overtime compensation
• Meal and rest break premiums
• Expense reimbursements
• Waiting time penalties
• Attorney’s fees and costs

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In some cases, you may also be awarded liquidated damages, which are equal to your lost wages as compensation for losses that are hard to quantify.

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Schedule a Free Consultation Today

Don’t wait to get help recovering the wages you have earned. The sooner you contact Frontier Law Center, the better positioned we will be to build your case and fight for you. We provide free case evaluations, so you have nothing to lose. Call us today at (800) 437-7991 or contact us online to get started.