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Call today to let our Ventura employment law lawyers protect your rights. No case is too small and no odds are too daunting for our committed legal team.
When and Why to Hire a Ventura Wage and Hour Attorney From KJT Law Group
If you know or suspect that your employer is not compensating you fairly, it might be time to consult a wage and hour lawyer in Ventura. Examples of wage and hour violations could include:
- Paying you less than the legal minimum wage in California, which is $16.50 an hour as of 2025 (in some industries it may be higher)
- Paying you less than was agreed upon in the contract agreement you signed
- Failing to pay tips or overtime when appropriate
- Classifying you as an independent contractor so they do not have to provide benefits
- Denying you legally mandated or contractually guaranteed rest or meal breaks
KJT Law Group knows how to handle cases involving all of the above violations and more. We protect the rights of workers like you by:
- Investigating the cause of the dispute and collecting evidence to support your case
- Filing and receiving all legal paperwork on your behalf
- Determining what kinds of compensation you are entitled to and fighting hard for a fair settlement
- Working with your employer to see if there is a way to resolve your case without going to trial
- Putting our courtroom experience to work for you as necessary
Call the Ventura wage and hour lawyers at KJT Law Group now. Our legal team is ready to assist you in your language of choice: English, Spanish, or Armenian.
What You Can Get in a Wage and Hour Claim
Our Ventura attorneys can pursue all of the following and more, depending on what you lost because of the wage theft:
- Back pay you are owed due to underpayment or unpaid wages, including time and a half for overtime
- Compensation for lost tips and break times
- Pain and suffering, if being overworked and underpaid caused you considerable concern and distress
Our firm has won millions for employees in wage and hour cases, including a $6.9 million settlement for department store workers who were deprived of fair pay and break times. Let us figure out what compensation you may be eligible for by collecting evidence like:
- Your employment records
- Your tax filings
- Interviews with coworkers who were affected by the same issue or who can confirm some or all of your version of events
- The specific laws that your employer broke
- Your employer’s internal records, which can reveal their thought processes and any actions they took or failed to take in your situation
- Any prior complaints or claims filed against your employer for the same or similar issues
How Often Do Wage and Hour Claims Go to Trial?
In many cases, we are able to settle out of court. This is because it is faster for employers to pay pretrial settlements. So long as you can support your claim with convincing evidence and protect yourself against your employer’s attempts to undermine or undervalue your claim, you could recover fair compensation without going to trial
Sometimes, however, employers simply refuse to acknowledge the validity of a claim or offer a just settlement. This can be frustrating, but you have the right to:
- File a lawsuit and take your case to court
- Hire our employment law lawyers to represent you in the courtroom
- Have us present your case to the jury, which may include submitting evidence, questioning witnesses, and ensuring the defendant follows the rules
KJT Law Group has a proven track record of winning trials for our clients. If your case does require a courtroom trial, you can trust us to handle it with professionalism.
Our Wage & Hour Attorneys in Ventura Want to Hear From You
At KJT Law Group, you get to work directly with your lawyer, who will be happy to answer your legal questions and provide all of the guidance you want throughout your case. Call now to learn more about how our Ventura wage and hour attorneys can serve you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wage & Hour Law
Who Should I Report My Wage and Hour Violation To?
One option is to file a wage claim with California’s Labor Commissioner. If you believe your employer’s refusal to pay or treat you fairly was a form of discrimination (e.g., a Black employee was paid less for the same job as a white employee), you could file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
For more information about your rights and options, you can always speak with a Ventura wage & hour lawyer from KJT Law Group.
Can I Be Fired for Reporting a Wage and Hour Violation?
Firing an employee for exercising their legal right to file a complaint, claim, or report is illegal. If you suspect that you were terminated on that basis, please reach out to our Ventura wrongful termination lawyers immediately so we can help you figure out what to do next.
How Do I Know if My Employer Is Violating California’s Wage and Hour Laws?
The only way to know for sure is by hiring an attorney to investigate your case. However, you can be on the lookout for common signs of legal violations, such as not receiving payments that you were promised, long delays in receiving payments, unexpected or illegal paycheck deductions, or denial of legally required breaks.