While California has very strict laws that are designed that ensure that employees are paid for the time that they work, it is not usual for there to be disputes between employers and employees over pay. Common disputes are related to employees believing that they have been underpaid for hours worked, misclassified as exempt from overtime, forced to work “off the clock” and forced to work through lunch or mandatory rest periods. If employees are not paid for time worked, then the employer would have violated fair employment laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If you are in need of an employment lawyer because you believe that your employer has forced you to work under conditions that are in violation of the FLSA or other employments, it is important that you contact an experienced Los Angeles Wage and Hour Claims Lawyer who will review the facts of your case and who will help you receive compensation to which you are entitled.
California Wage and Hour LawCalifornia wage and hour law includes regulations that cover practically every aspect of the employer/employee relationship from minimum wage to overtime to meal breaks. Employers are required by law to comply with these regulations.
Employee wage and hour claims can be based on a violation of any of the rules in the California Labor Code and the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Some of the most common types of claims include:
If you believe that you have not been paid fairly for the hours you worked, you may be able to recover compensation for your wages unlawfully withheld. However, it is important that you are represented by an attorney with experience who will investigate your case and help you obtain the pay that you were unlawfully denied. The staff at VAKILI & LEUS, LLP has years of experience successfully representing clients who have claims against their employers for vacation pay, wage and hour violations, and other employment-related issues. Keep in mind that there are time limits to filing claims. Contact us at 1-855-52LA-LAW (1-855-525-2529) to schedule a free, no obligation consultation regarding your concerns related to your employment.
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