Torrance Wage & Hour Attorney

If your employer isn’t paying you what you’ve earned, you have the right to take action. Our Torrance wage and hour lawyers at KJT Law Group fight for employees facing unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, minimum wage violations, and misclassification. California law strongly protects workers, and we are committed to holding employers accountable. We limit our caseload to provide personalized support and pursue every dollar you’re owed. 

Contact us today for a free consultation. See what our Torrance employment law attorneys can do for you.

Trusted Advocates for Employees in Torrance

Torrance workers trust our firm because we treat every client like our only client. Wage and hour violations can leave you feeling frustrated and powerless, especially when you’re up against the person who signs your checks. Our firm is not a mill; we intentionally limit our caseload so we can provide the focused attention, strategy, and support your case deserves. When you hire us, you work directly with your attorney; we don’t pass you off from person to person.

We are a team that will fight for you. Unlike many firms that quickly push for settlements, we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. That preparation gives us leverage and shows employers we are serious about recovering what our clients are owed. With over a decade of experience and millions recovered for California employees, we are proud to stand up for workers throughout Torrance and Los Angeles County.

How We Help Workers Facing Wage and Hour Violations

When your employer violates wage and hour laws, it can feel overwhelming to stand up for yourself, especially if you’re worried about retaliation. Our team steps in to handle every aspect of your claim so you don’t have to face your employer alone.

We begin by thoroughly reviewing your pay records, job duties, and employment classification to determine whether your rights were violated. This includes identifying: 

• Unpaid overtime
• Missed meal and rest breaks
• Off-the-clock work
• Minimum wage violations
• Misclassification as an exempt employee or independent contractor 

We then gather evidence, calculate the full value of your damages, and build a strong claim designed to recover every dollar you’re owed.

If necessary, we represent you in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, or trial. We are not a referral firm; we prepare cases to win. Throughout the process, you’ll work directly with your attorney and receive personalized legal support tailored to your situation and goals.

Wage and Hour Cases We Handle in Torrance

Wage violations can take many forms, and employers often rely on workers not knowing their rights. We represent employees throughout Los Angeles County who have been denied fair pay. Below are some of the most common wage and hour issues our lawyers handle:

• Unpaid Overtime: California law requires most employees to receive time-and-a-half for hours they work over eight a day or 40 in a week. We help workers recover unpaid overtime when employers fail to properly calculate or pay these wages.
• Minimum Wage Violations: Employers must comply with California and local minimum wage laws. If you were paid less than the required rate, we can pursue the difference on your behalf.
• Off-the-Clock Work: If you were required to work before clocking in, after clocking out, or during unpaid breaks, you may be entitled to compensation. We fight to recover wages for all hours worked.
• Missed Meal and Rest Breaks: California law mandates meal and rest periods for non-exempt employees. If your employer denied or interrupted these breaks, you may be owed premium pay.
• Employee Misclassification: Some employers wrongly classify workers as independent contractors or exempt employees to avoid paying overtime and benefits. We analyze your job duties and pay structure to determine if you were misclassified.
• Unpaid Wages or Final Paychecks: If your employer withheld wages or failed to provide your final paycheck on time, we can seek penalties and recover everything you are owed.

We know how to handle all types of wage and hour cases. 

We recovered $6.9 million for a group of employees of a nationwide department store for unpaid wages, overtime, and meal and rest break violations. In another case, we secured a $1.8 million class action settlement for workers denied proper overtime and breaks, as well as a $1.4 million class action recovery for similar violations. We also obtained $1 million for employees forced to perform off-the-clock work and another $1 million for janitorial workers who were underpaid and denied meal periods. 

What Can You Recover in a Wage and Hour Claim?

If your employer violated California wage and hour laws, you may be entitled to recover more than just your unpaid wages. The goal of a wage and hour claim is to make you whole and to ensure you receive every dollar you earned and any additional compensation the law allows.

Depending on the facts of your case, you may be able to recover:

• Unpaid Wages: This includes regular wages, overtime pay, and any gap between what you were paid and the applicable minimum wage.
• Meal and Rest Break Premiums: If you were denied legally required breaks, you may be entitled to additional pay for each violation.
• Waiting Time Penalties: If your employer failed to provide your final paycheck on time, California law may require them to pay penalties for each day it was late.
• Liquidated Damages: In certain minimum wage cases, you may be entitled to additional compensation equal to the unpaid wages.
• Interest: You may recover interest on unpaid wages.
• Attorneys’ Fees and Costs: In many cases, your employer can be required to pay your legal fees.

Our California wage and hour lawyers carefully evaluate every case to identify the full value of your claim and fight for the maximum recovery available under the law.

Let KJT Law Group’s Wage and Hour Attorneys Help You

You work hard for your paycheck; you deserve to receive every dollar you’ve earned. If your employer has violated wage and hour laws in Torrance or anywhere in Los Angeles County, don’t wait to protect your rights. KJT Law Group is ready to stand by your side and fight for the compensation you’re owed. Call us today for a free consultation and take the first step toward recovering your unpaid wages.

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