Wage & Hour Violations
California has some of the strongest wage and hour laws in the nation. If your employer has violated these laws, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
Common Wage & Hour Violations
Unpaid Overtime
California law requires overtime pay for:
- • More than 8 hours in a workday
- • More than 40 hours in a workweek
- • First 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day of work
Meal & Rest Breaks
Employers must provide:
- • 30-minute meal break for shifts over 5 hours
- • 10-minute rest break for every 4 hours worked
- • One hour of pay for each missed break
Employee Misclassification
Common misclassification issues:
- • Classifying employees as independent contractors
- • Improperly exempting employees from overtime
- • Misclassifying non-exempt employees as exempt
Other Common Violations
- Unpaid wages: Failure to pay minimum wage or agreed-upon wages
- Off-the-clock work: Requiring work before clocking in or after clocking out
- Illegal deductions: Deducting from wages for uniforms, tools, or cash shortages
- Final paycheck violations: Not providing final wages timely upon termination
Potential Compensation
Wage and hour violations can result in significant penalties:
- • Unpaid wages plus interest
- • Penalty wages for late final paychecks
- • Meal and rest break premiums
- • Waiting time penalties
- • Attorney's fees and costs
Class Action Potential
If multiple employees face similar violations, you may have a class action case, potentially recovering wages for all affected workers.
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