Orange County Overtime Lawyer
Wage & Hour Attorney in Orange County, CA
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the California Labor Code, all employees, regardless of their type of work, have the right be fairly compensated for their labor. When an employer doesn’t pay an employee fair wages, or fails to pay for valid overtime, the employer is in violation of the law. If you feel you have been unfairly paid and would like to file a claim against your employer, we can help. At Cohn & Swartzon, P.C., we have a great deal of experience in this area of employment law, and have assisted many clients throughout Orange County in filing successful wage and overtime claims.
Reasons for Filing Wage & Hour Claims
Employers who violate wage and overtime laws should be held accountable for their wrongdoing. At Cohn & Swartzon, we are committed to helping employees throughout Orange County take legal action against employers who violate state and/or federal wage and hour laws.
Wage & overtime claims are typically filed for the following reasons:
- Your employer paid you less than minimum wage
- Your employer didn’t pay you the right wage
- Your employer didn’t pay you for the amount of labor your performed
- Your employer failed to pay you for valid overtime
- Your employer denied you legally-mandated breaks for meals and rest
- Your employer failed to pay you for “paid” sick days, vacation days, or holidays
- Your employer wrongfully classified you as “exempt” from overtime pay
- Your employer withheld bonuses or commissions
- Your employer threatened to fire you or threatened you with some other form of retaliation for not working more
Contact an Orange County Overtime Attorney
You deserve to be paid for the work that you do. Hiring an experienced Orange County overtime lawyer to help you file a claim will greatly increase your chances of winning your case. If you are successful in court, you can recover compensation equaling up to three years in unpaid wages, plus punitive damages and attorney fees. At Cohn & Swartzon, P.C., we are committed to providing exceptional legal counsel and service to employees throughout Orange County. We have great deal of knowledge and a deep understanding of state and federal wage and hour laws and how they are applied in the workplace. When you come to our office, we will sit down with you to review your case, explain your rights under the law, and determine if you have a viable claim. Above all, we are committed to exhausting all possible measures to ensure you recover the compensation you rightfully deserve.
If you feel your rights to fair wage and overtime pay have been violated, please don’t hesitate to contact a seasoned Orange County overtime attorney at Cohn & Swartzon, P.C. today!