California Wage Violations – What to Do if You’re Denied Overtime, Breaks, or Fair Pay
California has some of the strongest wage and hour laws in the nation, but employers don’t always follow them. From missed meal breaks to unpaid overtime, wage violations hurt workers and their families.
Common California Wage Violations
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Unpaid Overtime: California law requires time-and-a-half for hours over 8 in a day or 40 in a week.
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Missed Meal and Rest Breaks: Employers must provide these or pay penalties.
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Unpaid Wages or Commissions: All earned pay must be provided promptly.
What Are Your Rights?
California’s Labor Code protects employees from retaliation if they file a wage complaint. You can seek back pay, interest, and penalties for violations.
Steps to Take if You’re Owed Wages
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Keep a detailed record of your hours worked.
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Save pay stubs and communications with your employer.
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Contact an employment attorney to assess your claim.
How Miller Wilmers, APC Can Help
Our employment law team:
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Reviews your employment records.
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Calculates what you’re owed.
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Negotiates or litigates on your behalf.
Call to Action:
If you believe your employer has violated California wage laws, contact Miller Wilmers, APC for a free consultation. We fight for workers’ rights—and we don’t get paid unless you do.