Wage Disputes and Rest Period Violations

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As of July 2022, the minimum wage rates per hour are as follows:

• California (with 26 or more employees): $15.00
• California (with 25 or fewer employees): $14.00
• Unincorporated Areas in Los Angeles County: $15.96
• City of Los Angeles (except LAX, specified hotel, and healthcare workers as defined by City Ordinance): $16.04
• City of Long Beach (with 26 or more employees) (except hotel, concessionaire, and healthcare workers as defined by City Ordinance): 
• City of Long Beach (with 26 or more employees) (except hotel, concessionaire, and healthcare workers as defined by City Ordinance): $15.00

If you do not see your city or employee specification stated above, please don't hesitate to contact us for additional details.

If you are a salaried worker, your hourly pay equivalent should meet minimum wage requirements.

In addition, you should also receive reimbursements for traveling and mileage if travel and driving is required for your job.

Please reference the California Department of Industrial Relations website for the Schedule of Minimum Wage rate until 2023.

In the state of California, workers are owed overtime wages when they work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours a week.

Workers in California are entitled to:

• A 10-minute "duty-free" and uninterrupted rest period for every 4 hours worked
• A 30-minute “duty-free” and uninterrupted meal period for every 5 hours worked
• A second 30-minute "duty-free" and uninterrupted meal period when they work more than 10 hours a day

You may be misclassified as an independent contractor, depending on your role, duties, or responsibilities. 

If you believe you may be misclassified as an independent contractor, please contact us using the link at the bottom of the page.

If you are in California and believe your employer is in violation of wage and hour laws, please contact us! Our team is ready to discuss your situation and help. Your conversation will be protected by client/attorney privilege and any information you provide will be completely confidential. If you are outside of California, please consult an employment attorney in your area to discuss your situation and options.