Legal Question in Employment Law in California

What kind of penalties will my employer incur if I do file a wage claim with the

Just about two weeks after I brought it to HR's attention that I didn't think I met the qualifications to be a salaried/exempt employee, I was laid off. While the severance is not altogether bad, my signature on these documents means that I can file no further claims against the company. I was also told that the salary analysis would take 3-4 months. I did not sign because I believe my employer already knows that I do not meet the guidelines to be salaried and they are just trying to avoid paying me for the overtime I put in for them over the past 15 months. I am interested to know what kind of penalties they face if I file a claim against them with the Labor Commissioner's Office?


Asked on 7/06/01, 4:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul Crost Reich, Adell, Crost & Cvitan

Re: What kind of penalties will my employer incur if I do file a wage claim with

If you were terminated because of your raising the exempt status issue, you may have a lawsuit for wrongful termination, in addition to a claim for unpaid overtime. You may also be entitled to waiting time penalties, if it is the case that you were improperly classified as an exempt employee. If you are in the Los Angeles Metro area, you can call [800 386 3860] or e-mail me for a consultation about your claim.

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Answered on 7/11/01, 2:11 pm


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