Imagine this: you are finishing up work one night. You clock out for the day and your boss stops you as you walk toward the door. She asks you to finish up a project before you leave for the day. She says you don’t have to clock in because it will only take a few minutes.
While this may seem innocent, this is one of the simple ways that your employer can have wage and hour violations. These violations cover a wide set of indiscretions including payment below the minimum wage, requiring work off the clock, and nonpayment of wages or vacation benefits.
California has installed several employee protections to ensure that citizens are not taken advantage of in the workplace. If you believe you have not been compensated fairly for your work contact Van Etten Sipprelle LLP a personal injury law firm in Westlake Village. This firm regularly wins millions of dollars in compensation for people who have been unfairly treated as an employee.