Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Re: BreakTime Denial & Discrimination

You should file a claim with the Labor Commissioner for the unpaid compensation, penalties and interest. That's what they are there for. You can handle it yourself, or can hire counsel if you need help in the hearings. As you may have guessed, since the amount due you is not that high, the attorney fees would eat up a large portion of your recovery; however, if the company fights it all the way through court and loses, then any attorney fees you have spent will be awarded you in a civil judgment.

Re: BreakTime Denial & Discrimination

You should file a claim with the Labor Commissioner for the unpaid compensation, penalties and interest. That's what they are there for. You can handle it yourself, or can hire counsel if you need help in the hearings. As you may have guessed, since the amount due you is not that high, the attorney fees would eat up a large portion of your recovery; however, if the company fights it all the way through court and loses, then any attorney fees you have spent will be awarded you in a civil judgment. Feel free to contact me if interested.

Re: BreakTime Denial & Discrimination

Step One: Call the Department of Labor here in CA. This is something they will handle immediately.

If that does not work,

Step Two: Contact our office to discuss the details in private. I was the HR Director for a large nationwide company so we may be able to assist you.

I can be reached through the contact info provided here on LawGuru or through our firm's site at RulesofEmployment.com

Scott

Re: BreakTime Denial & Discrimination

You should file a claim with the DLSE for the unpaid wages, interest and penalties. This is a very simple process and you should be able to do it yourself.

However, if you need assistance contact my office to discuss further.