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It is sad but it is true that we are not often paid for all the work that we do. Sometimes we are not paid for the hours we work, the  overtime we work, or receive the benefits we are due.

All employees (as opposed to independent contractors) have certain rights that are protected under the California Labor Code and the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.  For example, employees have a right to be paid: (a) the amount they have been promised (unless given appropriate advance notice of a change); (b) their wage in full and on time; (c) overtime that they have earned; and (d) full and timely final pay upon the end of their employment relationship.  Employees have a right to review their personnel documents, should be provided copies of all personnel documents signed by the employee, and are entitled to copies of all payroll related documents.  Reviewing personnel and payroll documents can be very important in enforcing other wage & hour claims.  Additionally, California and Federal labor codes protect employees from retaliation for good faith attempts to complain about wage & hour violations or good faith attempts to enforce wage & hour laws.

At Byers & Warrick we can help our clients address breakdowns in one of the most basic functions of a job – a predictable income which employees rely on to obtain the necessities of life.