If you feel that your employer has violated your rights, or would like to receive a free consultation to find out if you have a legal case, call our highly experienced team of Orange County Unpaid Wages Attorneys at (949) 203-3814.
These days, employers who are greedy take advantage of far too many employees. California workers are being asked to work unfair hours at low wages with no breaks and little respect.
But you have rights in the workplace. California employers are required by law to give workers regular breaks and lunchtimes, minimum wages, and overtime compensation. These are often referred to in the legal system as wage and hour claims.
At Bisnar Chase, we have attorneys who deal specifically with employment cases in Orange County. Our wage and hour lawyers are here to make sure you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us now for a free case review and expert legal help.
Orange County Wage and Hour Lawsuit Resources
Types of Wage and Hour Claims in Orange County
There are countless ways in which crooked employers will try to save money. But in doing so, they are operating outside the law and stealing from their workers. The following are some of the most common causes of wage and hour lawsuits in Orange County:
- Refusing to pay promised or contracted wages
- Failing to pay minimum wage
- Not allowing workers to take legal breaks
- Forcing employees to work through lunch
- Failing to pay overtime if employers have exceeded 40 hours of work per week
- Misclassifying employees
- Not paying expenses
- Forcing employees to work off the clock, outside hours
- Failure to settle owed wages after termination
- Illegal paycheck deductions
As you can see, an employer failing to way owed wages to their workers is just one of many ways that they can try to violate California employment laws.
If you believe you might have a workplace violation case, contact our Orange County unpaid wages lawyers, or ask to speak to an expert wage and hour attorney. We will work with you to hold employers accountable for their actions.
Bisnar Chase has won significant settlements, verdicts, and appeal decisions for victims of employment violations. Unlike many other firms, we have attorneys in Orange County who focus specifically on wage and hour cases. Contact us for expert guidance on your claim.
Minimum Wage Violations
According to the Department of Labor (DOL), there were over $246 million in back wages for 2015 compared to $240 million the year before.
The DOL received over 22,000 complaints in 2015 alone about back wages and minimum wage violations. Employers who are found to violate minimum wage laws may be held liable for substantial settlements and verdicts if investigated properly.
Failing to pay an employee the wages they are owed is a form of stealing on the part of the company or employer. It can have a huge impact on the victim who can be left struggling due to unpaid wages.
One of the most important aspects of an employment lawsuit is a proper investigation by Orange County attorneys who are experienced and know what to look for. Many Bisnar Chase clients who received large verdicts and settlements were unaware of their employer’s most important employment violations.
The Orange County minimum wage attorneys at Bisnar Chase know what questions to ask and how to ask them. You can rest assured that they will uncover every violation and hold your employer accountable. Whether you have a minimum wage claim or another form of unpaid wage grievance, our team is here to provide the support and guidance you need.
The minimum wage in California may vary based on the type of employer. It is also changing year to year. The legal minimum is rising to help workers in Orange County keep up with rising living costs. California's minimum wage will become $16 per hour in 2023, $17 p/h in 2024, and $18 p/h in 2025.
Overtime Violations and Lost Wages in Orange County
It seems like common sense, but employees who work more than full-time hours are entitled to overtime pay.
Some employers throughout California conveniently overlook such dedication and steal money directly from their employee’s pockets through their refusal to pay fair wages.
- California state law requires 1.5x the regular wage for daily overtime following 40 hours worked in a week.
- 8 hours in a day for all non-exempt employees.
- If a non-exempt employee works more than 12 hours in a day, their employer must pay them 2x their regular wage.
In 2008, nearly $12.8 million in back wages was awarded to more than 9,500 employees due to violations of the Overtime Security regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 541).
Although cited in substantially fewer cases, back wages that resulted from determinations that some employees were unable to meet the duties test for exempt employees was close to $4 million and was felt by nearly 2,900 employees.
Overtime violations still run rampant today, and many victims have yet to come forward to pursue claims for compensation.
Call our Orange County wage and hour employment lawyers now for a free consultation. Discuss the details of your case with our experts and let them assess the merits of your case with no obligations.
Meals and Break Periods at Orange County Businesses
No matter how dedicated you are to your job, your employer is required to make sure that you take a break every so often. Employees these days are under a substantial amount of pressure to outperform and outwork their coworkers, but employers are supposed to step in and make sure that we are not working ourselves to death.
Employers are required to give their employees 30-minute unpaid meal break period for every 5 hours of work performed in a day. In addition, 10 minutes of paid rest breaks every four hours are required.
These are not guidelines or suggestions, these are rules enforced by the state of California to make sure that we are working under conditions that will keep the average employee healthy and happy.
Violations may not seem to warrant extravagant monetary compensation, but results prove otherwise.
The Orange County wage and hour lawyers at Bisnar Chase have been working with satisfied clients for years and have successfully tried several cases that have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.
What is the Value of Your Unpaid Wages Case?
The value of a lawsuit depends completely on the details of that specific case, so it is impossible to say how much money you could recover without discussing your claim with you.
However, you can contact Bisnar Chase safe in the knowledge that our Orange County wage and hour lawyers always secure the maximum possible verdicts and settlements. We have won more than $900 million for our clients over the last 45 years. Some of our recent employment victories include:
- $8,750,000: Wage and Hour Class Action
- $4,880,000: Wage and Hour Class Action (+PAGA)
- $2,000,000: Wage and Hour Class Action
- $1,750,000: Wage and Hour Class Action
- $1,700,000: Wage and Hour Class Action
We have aided countless residents across Orange County who have fallen victim to their employers. Contact our wage and hour attorneys in Orange County now.
Contact the Best Orange County Wage and Hour Lawyers Near Me
Bisnar Chase will find out what violations your employer is guilty of and give you top-notch legal representation throughout the duration of your case.
Our Orange County wage and hour lawyers have been practicing in California for over 45 years and have a long history of satisfied clients. Establishing a 99% success rate, Bisnar Chase has won over $900 million for our clients. We offer superior representation with a focus on the client experience.
If you have issues with your employer failing to pay wages or give appropriate break periods, hold them accountable with Bisnar Chase and get the compensation you deserve.
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