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California law is clear: employees must be paid fairly for every hour they work, including overtime. Overtime pay applies when an employee works more than 8 hours in a single workday, over 40 hours in a workweek, or more than 6 consecutive days in a workweek. Workers are entitled to 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for overtime hours and double-time pay for hours exceeding 12 in a single day or 8 hours on the seventh consecutive workday in a week.
Unfortunately, many employers in Los Angeles intentionally misclassify employees or fail to compensate them properly in an attempt to cut costs. If your employer has refused to pay you fairly for overtime work, this is illegal and unethical—and you have the right to take legal action.
At Southern California Attorneys, A.P.C., we fight for employees in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas who have been denied the overtime pay they rightfully earned. Whether you are undocumented, misclassified, or unsure of your legal rights, our skilled overtime wage lawyers can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Our experienced legal team regularly handles cases where employers:
If you have encountered any of these unfair practices in Los Angeles, you may be eligible to file a wage claim or lawsuit against your employer.
Being denied overtime wages can cause serious financial strain. For many workers, unpaid overtime means losing out on thousands of dollars per year—money that could be used to pay bills, support family members, or invest in the future. Even if you are financially stable, being underpaid for your hard work is fundamentally unfair and illegal. No employer has the right to withhold wages that are legally owed to you.
The California Labor Code and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provide some of the strongest worker protections in the country. Employees in Los Angeles who have been denied overtime pay may be entitled to:
Employers
cannot retaliate against workers for asserting their rights. If your employer has threatened, demoted, or fired you for requesting overtime pay, they may face
severe legal consequences.
With over 60 years of combined experience, the legal team at Southern California Attorneys, A.P.C. understands the financial and emotional stress that comes with wage disputes. We are committed to helping workers in Los Angeles recover every penny they are owed through strategic legal action.
When you work with our firm, we will:
If you suspect that your employer has cheated you out of overtime wages, don’t wait to take action. Contact Southern California Attorneys, A.P.C. today for a free, confidential consultation with an experienced overtime wage attorney in Los Angeles.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay any legal fees unless we win your case. Your employer cannot legally retaliate against you for seeking the wages you have rightfully earned.
You work hard—let us fight to ensure you are paid fairly in Los Angeles!
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In California, employees are entitled to fair wages and overtime pay under both state and federal laws. Employers must pay at least the state-mandated minimum wage, which may be higher in certain cities. Overtime pay is required at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for any work over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week and double pay for work exceeding 12 hours in a day. Employees should also receive proper meal and rest breaks. If your employer is violating these laws, you may be entitled to compensation for unpaid wages, overtime, and penalties.
California is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can terminate employees at any time without cause. However, wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired for illegal reasons, such as discrimination, retaliation, or violating an employment contract. If you were fired because of your race, gender, age, disability, or for reporting workplace violations (whistleblowing), you may have a case for wrongful termination. An employment law attorney can help determine your legal options and pursue compensation.
If you are facing discrimination or harassment based on race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or other protected characteristics, you have legal protections under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Employers are required to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. If you experience unfair treatment, document incidents, report them to HR or management, and consider seeking legal counsel to explore filing a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
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