Wage Law Attorney

Wage and Hour Violations – Know Your Rights

Do you suspect or know your employer wrongfully withheld wages to which you are entitled? If so, legal action may be the only way to get the compensation you are owed. As accomplished employment law attorneys with many successes in wage and hour cases, we at ARCH Legal PC would like to hear your story.

We want to help you, too. Call us at (866) 331-1338 or contact us by email so we can assess your employment law situation and explain your options. We represent individual employees and groups of employees throughout California.

How Employers Often Fail to Pay Wages

Wage and hour violations are all too common, and there are various types of violations to consider. For example, you may be entitled to significant compensation because:

• Your employer failed to pay at least the minimum wage as required by state law or local ordinance.
• Your employer did not pay you for all the time you worked. There are many situations where employers require employees to provide services before or after they punch in on the clock or require them to take phone calls or respond to electronic communications while off the clock.
• You were not paid for overtime — perhaps because you are misclassified as an independent contractor or an exempt salaried employee, or perhaps because your employer did not factor in non-discretionary compensation into your overtime rate.
• Your boss did not provide you with timely meal breaks that were at least 30 minutes long and completely free of all duties. You are entitled to an hour of pay each day that you are not provided with a fully compliant meal break.
• Your boss did not provide you with paid and completely off-duty rest breaks every four hours of work, or major fraction thereof. You are entitled to an hour of pay each day that you are not provided with fully compliant rest breaks.
• You are a commissioned or piece rate employee and were not paid for time spent in training or staff meetings.
• Your employer requires you to pay for work expenses such as a cellphone or mileage or requires you to provide your own tools.

If you have endured any of these situations, then you should contact us, and we can advise whether you have a case. Our employment law attorneys have recovered more than $300 million for California workers. We want to help you, too.

Our Attorneys Understand All the Types of Wages You May Be Entitled To

As we build your case against an employer who has withheld wages, we will consider every type of compensation you may be entitled to, including payment for:

• Pay lost because your employment status was improperly classified
• Minimum wage specific to where you work in California
• Tips or commissions
• Overtime compensation, which is generally 1.5 times your regular rate of pay, and that might be higher than your hourly rate
• Paid time off, sick time, and vacation time accumulated but not used
• Wages that you should have been paid immediately or shortly after termination or quitting
• Wages that you should have earned while on-call
• Compensation for breaks and meal periods that were late, not provided, or shortened
• Time spent on work-related travel
• Time spent on off-the-clock work responsibilities
• Out-of-pocket expenses related to your job
• Unjustified deductions from your pay
• Wage theft

California law provides robust protections for employees, and our firm ensures that our clients receive the compensation they deserve.

Why ARCH Legal PC Is the Right Firm to Fight for Your Wages

The employment law lawyers at ARCH Legal PC understand that employees are vulnerable to abuses by their employers. Because you rely on your paychecks as a means of survival, employees may be hesitant to voice concerns about unpaid wages. Let our team be your advocates in fighting for the compensation you deserve because:

We Have Recovered More Than $300 Million for Workers in California

We have a clear mandate when representing clients who have not received the compensation they deserve: Secure all the money your employer owes you. Our record of fulfilling this mandate should make you confident in hiring ARCH Legal PC, as we have obtained the following:

• Nearly $23 million in a case involving a multinational telecommunications company
• $14 million in a case involving a national office products retail chain
• $11.35 million for employees of a national pet products retail chain
• $6.5 million for employees of Scripps Health
• $6.35 million for employees of AMF Bowling Centers
• Many other multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for employees treated unfairly by their employers

This record also shows that we take on employers of all sizes. No matter the circumstances of your withheld wages, we fully intend to deliver the compensation you deserve.

We Know Employment Law

The law is relevant to virtually every aspect of life. You should hire an attorney whose focus is specific to your needs. That’s the type of attorney we provide at ARCH Legal PC.

Because we are so familiar with and experienced in employment law cases, we think outside the box and provide innovative solutions for our clients. Our case plan will be tailor-made for you, and we will have multiple backup plans if our initial strategy does not produce the intended outcome.

Our Attorneys Are Experienced in Specific Areas of Employment Law

Our firm handles a wide range of employment law cases. You will have an entire team of legal professionals working on your case, and that team will:

• Have extensive experience handling your specific case type
• Be well-versed in the complex, ever-changing employment law niche that you find yourself dealing with
• Be responsible for every aspect of your case, which will enable you to continue living your life without interference from the legal process
• Update you regularly about the process of your case and urgently fight for the result you deserve

Our team is passionate about employment law, and this will quickly become apparent when you speak with us about your case.

Our Trial Experience and Readiness Prepare Us for the Most Difficult Cases

If your employer withheld wages that they should have been paid, they did so for a reason. Most likely, they had a financial motive for withholding the money. However, it is illegal for the employer to withhold earned wages.

ARCH Legal PC has an extensive history of securing compensation. If the circumstances of your case require us to fight for you in court, we will be willing and prepared to represent you at trial.

How We May Secure the Wages You Are Entitled To

Our employment law attorneys are skilled litigators and proven leaders in employment law. Once we know the facts of your case, we may recommend that you:

• Initiate a class action lawsuit (if other employees have been denied pay as you were)
• Bring an individual claim or lawsuit against your employer or former employer
• Take another action that is best for you and your unique circumstances

You can count on our advice to be up to date and our guidance to be customized to your specific situation and your best interests. The goal of your claim should be to recover compensation for you, as well as provide a powerful incentive for your employer never again to commit the same wrong against other employees.

We Handle PAGA Actions and Class Actions

We handle legal claims under various bodies of law, including the Private Attorneys General Act, also known as PAGA.

More and more employers are asking employees to sign arbitration agreements that bar class actions. However, it is illegal in California to bar all representative actions. If multiple employees have been affected by an employment law violation, we can determine the best path forward: a PAGA representative action, a class action, or both.

How Far Back Can an Employee Claim Unpaid Wages?

Depending on the circumstances, you may have up to four years to bring your claim for unpaid wages. Our attorneys understand California’s unique employment law landscape. If there is a way to secure the compensation you are owed, we have the will to fight for you.

To find out whether you have a claim, contact ARCH Legal PC today. Our employment law attorneys represent clients throughout California and Washington.

When You Are Owed Unpaid Wages, You Want ARCH Legal PC on Your Side. Call Today to Complete Your Consultation.

Our team of attorneys and legal staff would like to welcome you to one of our law offices to talk about your unpaid wage or misclassification case. We serve clients throughout California and Washington, so contact us regardless of where you are located.

Your consultation is your opportunity to:

• Tell us about how your employer (or former employer) has treated you unfairly
• Get our perspective regarding your case, as well as potential pathways to secure the wages you deserve
• Learn more about our firm and the attorney(s) who may be leading your case
• Ask us any questions you have about your case and our firm

We represent employees and consumers throughout California and Washington. Call us at (866) 331-1338 or send us an email inquiry to request a consultation today. We can help.