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Everyone deserves to be paid fairly and only work the hours they have agreed to work. If you are being paid less than your employer promised to pay you or working extra hours without pay, our Oxnard employment law attorneys want to help you pursue justice and appropriate financial compensation.
At KJT Law Group, we are committed to you and your right to receive fair treatment at work. No case is too small or too complex for our legal team to handle. Contact us today for a free consultation and learn how our wage and hour lawyers in Oxnard can help you.
Our Wage Theft Attorneys Provide Personalized Legal Support
If you do a job for your employer, you deserve to be paid fairly for that work. If that doesn’t happen, you have legal rights, and our employment law lawyers can explain your options and walk you through the process of filing a claim or lawsuit to seek justice.
At KJT Law Group, our clients work directly with their attorneys. We provide a high level of care and attention to detail to every case, and we limit our caseload so we can prioritize each person who comes to us for legal help.
Our law firm has recovered over $100 million for our clients. Our wage and hour case results include:
We have over a decade of experience, and no case is too intimidating for us. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work for you. Contact KJT Law Group today for your free consultation.
Wage and Hour Issues Our Oxnard Attorneys Can Assist With
Wage and hour issues that may allow you to file an employment claim or lawsuit against your employer include:
Receiving Less Than Minimum Wage
According to the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), California’s minimum wage (as of 2025) is $16.50 per hour. Some industries, such as healthcare and fast-food restaurants, have higher minimum wages for employees.
If you receive less than the allowable amount, you may have a valid claim against your employer. Our Oxnard minimum wage attorneys can explain your legal rights.
Not Receiving Proper Overtime Pay
According to the DIR, most employees should receive 1.5 times their regular pay for any time worked in excess of 40 hours per week. Workers should also receive double their regular pay rate for any time worked over 12 hours in one day (or eight hours if you have worked for seven or more consecutive days).
While some exceptions to these rules exist, we recommend speaking to a member of our legal team if you feel you are not receiving adequate overtime pay.
Working Without Pay
Needless to say, employees deserve to receive pay for all hours they work. If your boss forces you to work “off the clock” without pay, you may have a legitimate employment law claim.
Lack of Rest or Meal Breaks
According to the Department of Industrial Relations, most employees are entitled to a 10-minute paid rest break for every four hours you work. If you work more than five hours in a day, you must receive a 30-minute meal break. If you work more than 12 hours in a day, you should receive a second 30-minute meal break. Breaks should generally fall in the middle of your shift. Certain industries have different meal and rest break laws.
Penalties apply for employers who do not follow this law.
If you were not allowed to take meal or rest breaks and your employer did not compensate you appropriately, you can report them to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) and may also qualify to file a lawsuit against them.
Employee Misclassification
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employee misclassification occurs when your employer treats you like an independent contractor, but you are actually an employee. By definition, independent contractors are “self-employed” and receive 1099 forms instead of W2s. They generally control their hours and can decide what types of projects they will handle. Employees, on the other hand, may not have much say in what hours they work or what work they do.
Some employers misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid giving them benefits such as overtime pay or workers’ compensation insurance. If you are classified as an independent contractor, but you believe you are actually an employee, you may have a valid claim against your employer. Our wage and hour employment law attorneys can explain your legal options.
Damages You May Qualify for in a Wage and Hour Employment Law Claim
Your lawyer may be able to help you recover compensation for all the losses you’ve experienced due to unfair treatment from your employer, including:
- Back pay (past denied wages and benefits)
- Front pay (future lost wages and benefits)
- Expenses associated with searching for a new job, if applicable
- Mental and emotional harm
- Legal fees
Your employment law attorney will account for all your economic and non-economic damages and demand a fair settlement or judgment on your behalf.
Let Our Wage and Hour Attorneys at KJT Law Group Help You Today
Our lawyers will handle your case from start to finish, including gathering all necessary documentation to prove you were paid unfairly, filing your claim or lawsuit, and representing you in negotiations or in court to fight for the compensation you deserve. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t have to pay us anything upfront to get started on your case.
Contact KJT Law Group today for a free employment law consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wage & Hour
Is travel time compensable for agricultural workers in Oxnard?
Yes. Under California Labor Code § 510, if an employer requires field workers to travel between different sites in Oxnard, that time is considered “hours worked.” You must be paid at least the minimum wage for all time spent under the employer’s control.
Can Oxnard strawberry pickers be denied overtime if paid a piece rate?
No. Even if you are paid by the bucket or carton in Oxnard’s famous strawberry fields, you are entitled to overtime. Employers must calculate a “regular rate of pay” that includes piece-rate earnings to ensure overtime is paid for hours exceeding eight daily.
Are agricultural workers in Oxnard entitled to double time pay?
Yes. Following recent updates to Wage Order 14, agricultural workers in Oxnard now qualify for double pay. Any work performed in excess of twelve hours in a single workday must be compensated at twice the employee’s regular rate of pay.
Do Oxnard’s high-heat safety rules include paid cooling breaks?
Yes. In the Oxnard agricultural industry, employers must provide access to shade and water. Furthermore, preventative recovery periods taken to avoid heat illness are considered “hours worked” and must be paid as regular time under California Code of Regulations § 3395.