Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Re: Company wants us to work without pay

Yes. To pursue your claim, file with the Labor Commissioner. If fired /retaliated against, you would have a wrongful termination claim. Contact me if you need help with the Claim, or if retaliated against.

Re: Company wants us to work without pay

Yes, your employer is required to pay you for all time suffered on the job. Please contact me so that I may advise you on how to either proceed with either a DLSE or civil action.

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Re: Company wants us to work without pay

Are you a salaried or hourly employee. If you are an hourly employee then there is a substantial likelihood that your rights are being violated and you should file a claim with the Wage and Hour Board immediately for all the back pay you are owed and all other damages allowed by law. If you are a salaried employee, your employer's action may or may not be legal. The Wage and Hour Board will analyze the nature of the tasks your employer is requiring you to perform on your own time and assess whether they fall within the proper scope of exempt, salaried duties or whether they constitute non-exempt work for which you are entitled to be compensated.

There are deadlines for making claims for unpaid wages so make sure you pursue your unpaid wages before time runs out.

Good luck.