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If your employer has denied you the wages you earned, you have the right to hold them accountable. California’s employment laws protect workers from unpaid wages, overtime violations, employee misclassification, and other forms of wage theft.
A Long Beach wage and hour attorney from KJT Law Group can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Whether your employer failed to pay you minimum wage, overtime, or for all hours worked, our team is ready to fight for your rights. Contact us today for a free consultation. Our Long Beach employment law lawyers are here for you.
Why Employees Trust KJT Law Group
When your employer refuses to pay you fairly, you want a legal team that is prepared to fight for what you have earned. Our firm is committed to helping California employees recover unpaid wages, overtime, and other compensation they are owed. We limit our caseload so every client receives personalized attention and works directly with their attorney, not a case manager.
Our team has recovered over $100 million for injured workers and employees across California, including significant results in wage and hour cases. These include:
Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a future outcome. However, these recoveries reflect our dedication to protecting employees’ rights and pursuing the full compensation they deserve. If your employer violated California’s wage and hour laws, KJT Law Group is ready to fight for you.
Wage and Hour Cases We Handle
Wage and hour violations can take many forms, and our team is prepared to help no matter how your employer violated your rights. Our California wage and hour lawyers represent employees in cases involving:
- Unpaid minimum wages
- Unpaid overtime
- Withheld wages
- Off-the-clock work
- Missed meal and rest breaks
- Tipped employee violations
- Employee misclassification as either an independent contractor or an exempt employee
If your employer failed to pay you for all the time you worked or denied you the compensation required by California law, we can evaluate your case and fight for the wages you earned.
Your Rights Under California Wage and Hour Laws
California law provides employees with strong protections to ensure they are paid fairly for their work. Employers must pay at least the applicable minimum wage, compensate non-exempt employees for all hours worked, and provide overtime pay when employees work more than the legal limits. Employees are also generally entitled to uninterrupted meal and rest breaks, and employers who fail to provide them may owe additional compensation.
Some employers attempt to avoid these obligations by misclassifying workers as independent contractors or exempt employees. However, a job title alone does not determine whether an employee is exempt from overtime and minimum wage requirements. Specific legal criteria must be met before an employer can lawfully classify a worker as exempt.
California law also prohibits employers from withholding earned wages or requiring employees to work off the clock without pay.
An experienced wage and hour attorney from our firm can review your situation, explain your legal options, and help you pursue the compensation you are owed.
How Our Team Can Help You Get the Wages You Earned
Pursuing a wage and hour claim can be challenging, especially when your employer disputes your allegations or fails to keep accurate payroll records. A Long Beach wage and hour attorney from KJT Law Group can manage every aspect of your case while you focus on your job and your family.
Our team can investigate your employer’s pay practices, gather payroll records and other evidence, determine whether California or federal wage laws were violated, and calculate the full amount of unpaid wages and other damages you may be entitled to recover. We also handle negotiations with your employer and their legal representatives and, when necessary, prepare your case for litigation.
Whether your claim involves unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest breaks, off-the-clock work, employee misclassification, or another wage violation, we are prepared to advocate for your rights. Our goal is to recover every dollar you earned while holding employers accountable for violating California’s wage and hour laws.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
The compensation available in a wage and hour case depends on the facts of your claim. You may be entitled to recover:
- Unpaid wages
- Unpaid overtime
- The difference between what you were paid and what you should have earned under California’s minimum wage laws
- Compensation for missed meal and rest breaks
If your employer unlawfully retaliated against you for asserting your rights, you may also be able to recover lost wages, lost benefits, and other damages. We will pursue the maximum compensation available under the law based on the circumstances of your case.
Get Help With Your Wage and Hour Issue Today
You deserve to be paid fairly for every hour you work. If your employer violated California’s wage and hour laws, KJT Law Group is ready to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation and learn how our Long Beach wage and hour attorneys can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know If My Employer Violated California Wage and Hour Laws?
You may have a claim if your employer failed to pay minimum wage or overtime, required you to work off the clock, denied legally required meal or rest breaks, withheld wages, or misclassified you as an independent contractor or exempt employee. An attorney can review your situation and explain your legal options.
How Long Do I Have to File a Wage and Hour Claim?
The deadline to file a wage and hour claim depends on the type of violation and the facts of your case. Because important deadlines apply, you should speak with a Long Beach wage and hour attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Wage and Hour Attorney?
KJT Law Group offers free consultations for wage and hour cases. During your consultation, we can review your claim, explain your legal options, and answer your questions so you can make an informed decision about how to proceed.