Our San Diego wage and hour attorneys defend employers and represent them in hearings, disputes, lawsuits and negotiations with employees as well as federal and State of California agencies. Wage and hour issues cover a broad spectrum of employee compensation and work regulations, including but not limited to:
- California’s New Fair Pay Act
- Rest and Meal Breaks
- Minimum Wage
- Tips
- Straight Commission (ensuring a minimum hourly wage is paid regardless of commissions)
- Sales or Performance Bonus Disputes
- Unpaid Overtime
- Exempt versus Non-Exempt Employee Classification Matters
Our seasoned San Diego wage and hour attorneys have decades of experience in these matters. We deploy a successful series of strategies that is designed to drive the dispute or lawsuit to a successful conclusion in the shortest possible time frame and in a cost-effective manner. We counsel San Diego employers regarding existing policies and procedures as well as their management practices to ensure compliance with all federal and California wage and hour laws and regulations. We help San Diego employers to develop strategies to reduce or eliminate unpaid overtime disputes. This includes precautions to eliminate access to work emails and company systems after-hours and on the weekend. Many former employees are attempting to sue previous employers claiming they were “forced” or “expected” to work after hours or on the weekends without pay, and use cell phone records and emails to document this “violation” of wage and hour laws.
The San Diego Lawyer for Employers team is committed to protecting employers before disputes ever arise. Our San Diego wage and hour attorneys aggressively defend employers when disputes or litigation arises, working to negotiate a quick and cost-efficient resolution that reflects our client’s established goals. We represent San Diego employers before the California Labor Board, all State and federal agencies, and in wage and hour litigation.
If you are concerned about compliance with California or federal wage and hour laws or are facing a dispute or lawsuit with an employee or a hearing with a federal or California agency we invite you to contact us for a free consultation at 619-996-9960.