Wage and Hour Violations

Bokhour Law Group, PC protects employees’ rights to fair and accurate wages for all hours worked and works to ensure that employees are compensated in compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and California’s labor laws. Employees are entitled to be paid for every hour they work, including overtime, and to receive legally required breaks and protections in the workplace.

Wage and hour violations are widespread throughout California and affect workers across all industries. We represent employees statewide, including in Los Angeles, Alameda, San Bernardino, Sacramento, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside, Livermore, Orange County, and San Diego. These violations may be intentional, but they are often the result of improper policies, misclassification, or careless payroll and recordkeeping practices. Regardless of the cause, employers can be held accountable when they fail to comply with wage and hour laws.

California has some of the most employee-protective wage laws in the country, including strict requirements for minimum wage, overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, and accurate recordkeeping. Employers are required to properly classify employees, maintain accurate time records, and ensure that workers are fully compensated for all time worked. When they fail to do so, employees may have the right to recover unpaid wages and additional damages.

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Common wage and hour violations include:

• Unpaid wages for hours worked
• Off-the-clock work performed before or after scheduled shifts
• Misclassification of employees as exempt from overtime requirements
• Misclassification of workers as independent contractors rather than employees
• Failure to compensate for all hours worked, including pre-shift and post-shift activities
• Improper calculation of overtime rates
• Unpaid overtime wages
• Missed, shortened, or interrupted meal breaks
• Missed or denied rest breaks

Wage violations are often systemic and can affect groups of employees across a company. For this reason, many wage and hour cases are brought as class actions or collective actions, allowing employees to pursue claims together and hold employers accountable on a broader scale.

Employees who have experienced wage and hour violations may be entitled to recover unpaid wages, overtime compensation, meal and rest break premiums, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees. In some cases, additional damages may be available depending on the nature of the violation.

Taking action can help you recover what you are owed and ensure that unlawful practices are corrected. Bokhour Law Group, PC has the experience, resources, and track record to successfully handle complex wage and hour cases in both state and federal courts. We have secured settlements totaling over $20 million on behalf of tens of thousands of employees and remain committed to protecting workers across California.

If you believe your employer has failed to properly compensate you for your work, do not let those violations go unaddressed. Contact Bokhour Law Group, PC to discuss your rights and explore your legal options.