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Unpaid Wages at workplace | United Employees Law Group

How Does California Define Unpaid Wages?

Under California Labor Code §200, “wages” include “all amounts for labor performed by employees of every description . . . .” (Labor Code §200(a)) and “labor” is defined as including “labor, work, or service whether rendered or performed under contract, subcontract, station plan, or other agreement” provided that the individual seeking payment performs the labor personally. (Labor Code §200(b)). The company you work for has a legal obligation to pay you the compensation that you have earned, for all the work that you have performed. (See Labor Code §§201-203). Infractions of these Labor Codes can be described as the “nonpayment of wages.” Nonpayment of wages can result in statutory and civil penalties to the employer as specified in various California Labor Code provisions, including but not limited to Labor Code §210, including a waiting time penalty. Under Labor Code §203, a waiting time penalty of one day’s pay is due to the employee for each day that wages are not timely paid upon termination, for up to 30 days. Examples of unpaid wages can include and may result when your employer does the following:

Denies an employee a bonus to which they were entitled.
Fails to pay an employee the tips they earned.
Refuses to pay a salesperson their owed commission.
Requires an employee to work during their meal or rest breaks.
Misclassifies individuals as contractors instead of employees.
Fails to pay an employee for time worked off the clock.
Misclassifies an employee as exempt from overtime pay, meals, and rest breaks.
Fails to pay an extra hour of pay on days when meal breaks are not provided or rest breaks not authorized and permitted.

Failing To Timely Pay The Wages You Earned Is Illegal

Payroll must be paid to employees in a timely fashion per California labor law. If you are terminated from your job, your employer must pay you immediately, including unpaid vacation days, time-off benefits, sales commissions, and incentives. According to the California Labor Code, if you quit freely, you must be paid within 72 hours. Many employees are unaware of the many labor violations that employers commit and this is the reason that it is helpful to talk to an experienced employment attorney.

Need Advice From an Experienced Unpaid Wages Lawyer?

If you are concerned about Unpaid Wages at your work, you should talk to an experienced Unpaid Wages Lawyer. At UELG, we fight for employees and represent employees throughout the entire State of California. Call us at (888)545-0013 or contact us via our online form. The evaluation is free, and you pay no legal fees or costs unless we win!

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If you have suffered from unpaid wages related to any of the actions listed above or for any other illegal reason, we can help. The California Labor Code and related Wage Orders are extensive. Many employees are pleasantly surprised when they learn that they may be owed more compensation than they expected.

Do I Have an Unpaid Wage Claim?

The number one way to determine if you have a claim is to talk to a California Unpaid Wages Lawyer. They will be able to advise you on that concern. In the meantime, the following should give you a basic understanding of what you may be able to file a claim for. You can file a claim if your employer:

We Can Help If You Are A Victim Of Wage Theft

The State of California requires that hourly workers are paid correctly for all hours worked. It also requires that independent contractors, as well as salaried exempt employees, are properly classified. The compensation that may be owed due to misclassification or not being paid for all work done can include sales commissions, bonuses, overtime, and regular pay.

Wage theft encompasses a range of circumstances in which workers are underpaid or not paid at all. Employees in any industry can be victims of wage theft.

What are the common scenarios where unpaid wages become an issue for employees?

Employees often face unpaid wage issues due to various reasons, including late or missed meal and rest breaks , unpaid overtime, unauthorized wage deductions, withheld bonuses or commissions, or employers failing to pay for hours worked.

How can an Employment Lawyer assist me in recovering unpaid wages?

An Employment Lawyer experienced in Unlawful Employment and Labor Practices can evaluate your case, calculate the amount owed, negotiate with your employer, file a complaint with the relevant labor agencies, or even represent you in a lawsuit to recover unpaid wages and other damages to ensure you receive fair compensation.

What steps should I take if I believe my employer is not paying me correctly?

If you suspect unpaid wages, document all hours worked, and keep records of pay stubs and any agreements regarding compensation. Consult with an Employment Lawyer to assess the situation and guide you on the appropriate steps to take, which may include sending a written demand for payment to your employer and potentially filing a wage claim or wage lawsuit.

What legal protections do I have regarding unpaid wages, and how can an attorney enforce them on my behalf?

Provisions contained in the California Labor Code and Wage Orders, as well as the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), provide protections for employees regarding wages. An Employment Lawyer can help enforce these protections and help ensure that your employer complies with wage laws by evaluating your case, filing a wage claim, negotiating with your employer for payment, or representing you in a legal action to secure unpaid wages, including back pay, interest, and penalties as allowed or as awarded by the court.

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