Employees have many rights that must be protected. When companies cut corners by violating the rights of their employees, the wronged workers may file a lawsuit to pursue financial compensation for their losses. If your employer has wronged you, contact the Irvine employment lawyers of Bisnar Chase for expert help.
Employers have it in their best interest to avoid these types of bitter situations because they often prove costly and are bad publicity. Unfortunately, some companies continue to break employment laws blatantly. We handle many employment cases, from wage and hour violations to discrimination and wrongful termination.
If your workplace rights have been violated, you should discuss your legal rights and options with an experienced Irvine employment attorney. Our team has more than 45 years of experience helping people in and around Irvine and across Orange County. Call (949) 203-3814 for a free consultation.
Irvine Employment Lawyer
How Much Do Employment Law Attorneys Charge?
Some employment law attorneys charge hourly rates and flat fees. Bisnar Chase offers a contingency fee structure. In some cases, particularly wrongful termination or discrimination cases, attorneys work on a contingency basis. This means we only get paid if we win the case, and our fee is a percentage of the settlement or award, typically around 33%.
Examples of Labor Law Violations
Many issues can lead to a wage claim or class action lawsuit against an employer. Some examples of wage claim issues include:
- Failure to provide correct wages or overtime compensation. It is common for employers to ask employees to work more than eight hours without additional pay. Under California law, even salaried employees must be provided overtime pay whenever they work more than eight hours in one day.
- Failure to give meal or rest breaks. Some employees feel like they must work through meal periods or that they will be fired if they ask for their legally mandated breaks. Companies that foster this type of behavior or that don’t allow breaks can be held liable.
- Working off the clock. Employers are not allowed to ask employees to “punch out” before continuing to work. When an employee is working, he or she should be paid for the hours worked.
- Failure to pay all wages due. Employers may owe workers wages that they have neglected to pay. Companies that routinely pay the wrong amount or employers who owe a number of their workers back pay may be fostering a workplace that regularly violates state laws.
- Failure to pay at the time of termination. Just because an employee has been fired does not mean he or she has no rights. Employers must pay their terminated employees for the hours they worked up until the termination.
Types of Employee Law Cases We Take
We have over four decades of handling employment and employee class-action issues for plaintiffs.
Our firm takes on;
- Wage and hour theft
- Discrimination
- Misclassifying your earnings
- Sexual harassment
- Wrongful termination
It doesn’t matter what industry you work in, we have represented labor workers, executives, and many types of professionals who have had their rights violated or financially harmed.
Class Action Employment Lawsuits
Class action lawsuits involve the consolidation of many similar claims against a company. They allow the claimants to remain anonymous and for one law firm to handle the case.
This way, the court will not have to hear several claims that are similar in nature, and victims of wrongdoing can pursue compensation as a group.
It is common for wage claims to result in class action cases because a company that violates the rights of one employee is likely violating the rights of multiple employees.
Corporations and companies that fail to pay their employees properly, who do not provide sick leave, who do not allow meal breaks, or who fail to pay overtime should be held accountable for their actions.
Protecting Employees' Rights in Irvine
If you have been working for a prolonged period of time without proper pay or breaks, you may worry that speaking up with cost you your job.
The experienced Irvine employment lawyers at Bisnar Chase can help workers better understand their legal rights and options in such tough situations. It is possible those other employees have similar complaints or that there has already been a claim filed against your employer.
It would be in your best interest to discuss your situation with a class action and wage claim attorney who will remain on your side and fight for your rights. Please contact us to find out how we can help you.
Contact our Employment Lawyers in Irvine
Contact our Irvine employment lawyers near you for a free consultation and to see if you have a case. We are committed to protecting your workplace rights and seeking fair compensation. It is well worth your time to seek a qualified and experienced lawyer in this practice area to ensure you get the most out of your claim.
Some questions you may want to ask during your consultation are;
- What does an employment lawyer do for me?
- How much will it cost for me to hire an employment attorney?
- What is the difference between a class action and an individual employee claim?
- How long does it take to settle a case?
