Wage & Hour Violations Lawyer in California
Employees in California are entitled to fair pay for all hours worked. If your employer has failed to pay you properly or violated wage and hour laws, you may have a legal claim.
At Haulk & Herrera LLP, we represent employees across California in wage and hour disputes. We help clients recover unpaid wages and hold employers accountable for violating labor laws.
What Are Wage & Hour Violations?
Wage and hour violations occur when an employer fails to comply with California labor laws governing pay, hours worked, and employee compensation.
These laws are designed to ensure employees are paid fairly and receive proper breaks and protections in the workplace.
Common Types of Wage & Hour Violations
Wage and hour violations can take many forms, including:
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Failure to pay overtime wages
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Failure to provide meal and rest breaks
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Unpaid wages or withheld compensation
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Misclassification of employees as independent contractors
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Requiring off-the-clock work
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Failure to pay minimum wage
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Failure to reimburse business expenses
Overtime Laws in California
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California law requires employers to pay overtime when employees work:
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More than 8 hours in a workday
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More than 40 hours in a workweek
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More than 12 hours in a single day (double time)
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If your employer failed to pay proper overtime, you may be entitled to recover additional wages.
Meal and Rest Break Violations
Employees in California are generally entitled to:
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A 30-minute unpaid meal break for shifts over 5 hours
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A second meal break for shifts over 10 hours
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Paid 10-minute rest breaks for every 4 hours worked
If your employer denied or interrupted these breaks, you may be entitled to compensation.
Misclassification of Employees
Some employers improperly classify workers as independent contractors to avoid paying benefits and wages required by law.
If you were misclassified, you may be entitled to:
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Unpaid wages
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Overtime compensation
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Reimbursement for expenses
Your Rights as an Employee in California
California has some of the strongest wage and hour protections in the country.
You have the right to:
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Be paid for all hours worked
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Receive overtime pay when applicable
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Take required meal and rest breaks
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Be properly classified as an employee or contractor
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Report violations without fear of retaliation
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If your employer violated wage and hour laws, you may be able to recover:
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Unpaid wages
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Overtime compensation
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Penalties for missed meal and rest breaks
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Interest on unpaid wages
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Legal fees and costs
How Haulk & Herrera LLP Can Help
Our firm helps employees understand and pursue wage and hour claims. We provide:
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Evaluation of wage and hour violations
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Review of pay records and employment classification
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Representation in administrative claims and litigation
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Strategic guidance to recover unpaid compensation
We are committed to helping employees receive the pay they are legally entitled to.
Why Choose Haulk & Herrera LLP
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