California employees have the right to be paid properly for the work they perform. Wage-and-hour violations can occur when an employer fails to pay all required wages, does not accurately record working time, or improperly classifies a worker to avoid employment obligations.

Common issues may include:

• Unpaid minimum wages
• Unpaid overtime
• Work performed before clocking in or after clocking out
• Missed, interrupted, or late meal periods
• Denied rest periods
• Improper deductions
• Unpaid commissions or earned vacation
• Late or incomplete final wages
• Inaccurate wage statements
• Misclassification as exempt or as an independent contractor

California generally requires covered nonexempt employees to receive overtime compensation when they work more than eight hours in a workday or more than 40 hours in a workweek. Covered employees may also be entitled to meal and rest periods, timely wage payments, and accurate records of their pay and hours.

Workers may file wage claims to recover unpaid wages or benefits, and California labor protections apply regardless of immigration status.

Smith Law helps employees identify potential wage violations, calculate unpaid compensation, and understand their available options.

You worked for your wages, and you deserve to be paid correctly. Contact Smith Law to discuss a possible wage-and-hour violation.