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Our California wage and hour attorneys, regularly represent clients throughout California who are the victims of wage theft, denied overtime, misclassified as exempt employees, denied meal/rest periods, and other wage & hour employment issues.
The award-winning California Wage and Hour Lawyers are committed to protecting employee’s rights and has successfully represented numerous employees in wage and hour disputes in both individual lawsuits and class actions.
Although there are many forms of unpaid and overtime hours violations however, we’ve listed a few examples for you which are the most common ones:
Unpaid wages and overtime hours violations cannot be retaliated by your employer if you contact them about them.
Don’t know what to do when your employer doesn’t pay you appropriately on time?
The California Wage Laws are sadly not well known by many employees, and employers take advantage of them to withhold their hard-earned income or pay them less than they are entitled to.
Therefore, when there is a dispute regarding wages, having a knowledgeable California wage and hour lawyer can be very helpful.
Our California wage and hour employment lawyers have extensive experience representing wage theft victims, having a thorough understanding of both state and federal labor laws governing workers’ rights. We can assist you in filing a wage theft claim. If you believe that your employer has violated your rights to pay wages, we will evaluate your claim and determine whether you are entitled to compensation and assist you in identifying your legal options for resolving the problem. An example would be:
We might consider filing a lawsuit against your employer if we exhaust all other options and they still refuse to cooperate with us.
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You need to fill out the form of “Initial Report or Claim” and submit it to the local California Labor Board office.
Find your nearest Labor Commissioner office here.
However, wage claims can be challenging to file in California. There are contradictory questions on the wage claim form; they are also confusing. The wage claim form should be filled out as accurately as possible in order to avoid future problems. Suppose that, by mistake, you click the box “Did you receive overtime pay?” You actually have an unpaid overtime claim (even if you were unaware of it). You may be accused of lying on your wage claim form by the lawyer of your employer.
Waiting time penalties are also a common source of confusion when filing a wage claim. As per California Labor Code section 203, you do not have to indicate whether you are seeking “waiting time penalties” on your wage claim form. In order to file a wage claim, you don’t need fill out any paperwork until you have received the official “complaint” form from the California Labor Commissioner.
The amount you are seeking must be specified when filing a wage claim. Possibly the most confusing part of your claim is this section. It is possible that you will need the assistance of an unpaid wages lawyer in California in order to make sure that all of your claims are being considered. You should be able to maximize the amount of compensation you are entitled to through a California wage claim lawyer’s knowledge of all type of claims that you may make in your wage claim.
Your signed form must be delivered to your local Labor Commissioner once it has been completed and signed.
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Your wage claim will be initiated once these forms have been submitted. Labor Commissioners will contact you by mail, usually within two to three weeks. There are times when they do not contact you until many months later.
If the California Labor Commissioner has not responded to your inquiry within a reasonable period of time, you may wish to seek legal advice. Several of the employees of the Labor Board offices in California are familiar with the employment lawyers, so we can attempt to uncover the reasons for the delay.
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In accordance with Federal law, employers must pay their employees one and one-half times their normal hourly wage for working more than 40 hours per week. The FLSA prohibits employers from violating this right, which may result in employees receiving back wages for overtime hours.
Overtime compensation is often inadequately paid by employers. We regularly see overtime violations in California, including the following:
Overtime compensation is also unknown to many workers. A common tactic used by employers is to claim overtime pay is averaged out over two weeks. Your rights as an employee are violated by this action. Employers are prohibited from combining your two weeks’ hours and preventing overtime pay for averaging 80 hours.
Please contact our California wage and overtime lawyers if you believe your rights have been violated by your employer regarding overtime compensation.
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| Wage theft / Unpaid Wages | Minimum wage violations |
| Final paycheck | Unpaid overtime |
| Not receiving rest and meal breaks | Business expenses are not reimbursed to employees |
| Unpaid commissions | Bounced paychecks |
| Unauthorized deductions | Underpaying tipped employees |
| Unpaid bonuses | Unpaid sick leave |
| Tampering with time cards | Inaccurate computations of wages |
Wage theft and failure to pay overtime are common occurrences in many workplaces. We at the BLF Network understand the financial impact and burden that wage and hour violations can have on an individual’s life.
Please do not hesitate to contact our wage and hour attorneys in California if you believe your employer has violated the law. We offer a free, no obligation consultation to determine whether you have a valid claim.
Additionally, we only charge a contingency fee to our clients, which means that we do not require payment unless your claim is successfully resolved.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
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Facing an uphill battle for my unpaid wages, I found a champion in the team at BLF Group. Their determination and legal acumen turned the tide, securing the compensation I rightfully deserved.
When my employer denied my wage claims, BLF Group stepped in with exceptional skill and knowledge. They not only won my case but also ensured I was fairly compensated for every unpaid hour.
BLF Group tackled my complex unpaid wage case with incredible dedication. Their expertise in labor law was evident, leading to a successful recovery of my earnings that were long overdue.
