Wage & Hour

Understanding your rights

California’s wage and hour laws are among the most protective in the country. They set rules for minimum wage, overtime, meal and rest breaks, pay records, final pay and expense reimbursement. When pay practices fall short, employees may be owed wages and, in some cases, additional amounts provided by law.

Whether an employee is entitled to overtime and breaks depends in part on how the job is classified.

Matters we handle

• Unpaid overtime
• Off-the-clock work, such as work before or after a shift
• Missed, late or interrupted meal and rest breaks
• Misclassification as “exempt” from overtime
• Misclassification as an independent contractor
• Unpaid final wages, commissions or bonuses
• Unreimbursed work expenses, such as mileage or cell phone use
• Inaccurate wage statements
• Representative claims on behalf of the state

How the firm can help

1. 01

   Review pay records

   Look at pay stubs, schedules and time records to understand what was paid.

2. 02

   Evaluate classification

   Assess how the job was classified and what rules may apply.

3. 03

   Negotiate

   Communicate with the employer or its counsel on your behalf.

4. 04

   File claims

   Pursue claims before the California Labor Commissioner or in court, including class actions and representative claims.