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Suing for Unpaid Wages
Are you owed unpaid wages for overtime pay, the state minimum wage, or another type of wage theft? In California, employees who need help to recover unpaid wages from their employer have a few different options.
Sue for Unpaid Wages
Unpaid Wages Lawsuit: If the amount of unpaid wages is less than $10,000, the employee can file a claim in small claims court. For amounts exceeding $10,000, employees can file a lawsuit in civil court. In either case, it's smart to hire an employment lawyer to help navigate wage and hour laws. The powerful attorneys at Lawyers for Justice, PC (LFJ) have over a decade of experience fighting unpaid wage claims for California workers and know many of the intricacies of the federal and state laws that can help you win your case.
Best of all, LFJ offers a FREE consultation if you want to sue your employer for unpaid wages. If an employer fails to pay you properly, LFJ only gets paid if you win your case.
Class Action Lawsuits: If multiple employees are affected by the same unpaid wage violations, they can file a class action lawsuit against their employer.
Types of Unpaid Wages to Pursue
Waiting Time Penalties
If an employer willfully fails to pay any wages at the time of an employee’s termination or resignation, the employee is entitled to waiting time penalties. Waiting Time Penalties are calculated based on the employee’s daily wage and can accrue for up to 30 days.
Liquidated Damages
For state or federal minimum wage violations, employees can recover liquidated damages equal to the amount of their unpaid wages. This is in addition to the unpaid wages themselves.
Interest on Unpaid Wages
Employees are entitled to pursue interest on any unpaid wages at a rate of 10% per year from the date the wages were due.
Penalties for Violations of Wage Statements
Employers are required to provide accurate wage statements, or pay stubs, to their employees. Failure to do so can result in penalties.
How Much Can You Sue For Unpaid Wages? - FAQ
How long until you can sue a company for not paying you? Typically, you should file claims for violations of minimum wage, improper overtime pay, wage theft, or unpaid reimbursements within three years.
How much can you sue for unpaid wages? You should be awarded at least the amount of wages that your employer did not pay you, but there also can be additional penalties and interest on unpaid wages that you may be able to collect as well. An experienced employment attorney can help you navigate the legal process and how much you can receive.
Can you sue your employer for not paying you? Yes. In California, employers must pay their employees by specific deadlines. If they don't, you have the right to report unpaid wages and file a wage claim or lawsuit.
Can i sue my employer for not paying me on time? Yes. California employees are entitled to be paid by specific deadlines.
How long can a company go without paying you? In California, employers should pay employees promptly, as scheduled. If they do not, they are liable to pay a waiting time penalty equal to your daily rate of pay for each day late, up to 30 days.
Can my employer not pay me for hours worked? If an employer does not pay you for all hours worked, you may take legal recourse. If they neglect to give you overtime pay, or do not pay wages for all the hours you clocked, you should contact an employment lawyer so they can fight for your rights.
How can i file a lawsuit against my employer? The wage and hour lawyers at LFJ can help California workers who have been mistreated at work, or not been paid what they are owed. They can help you file a lawsuit against your employer.