Fairfield Wage & Hour Lawyer

Fairfield workers have made this state the most dynamic in the country. Unfortunately, many workers are taken advantage of and not paid what they have earned. At Venardi Zurada LLP, we know wage and hour law, and we can help you get the wages an employer illegally withholds.

Whether you were denied minimum wage or overtime pay, we can help. Our firm is wise to all the techniques California employers use to deny their workers fair wages. Contact us today to learn more. A Fairfield wage & hour lawyer can listen to your story and review your paystubs.

Common Wage & Hour Violations

California has many laws on the books which require that workers get paid fairly. Although a small number of workers are “exempt” from them, most workers are fully covered:

1. Minimum wage protections. You are entitled to a minimum wage. California has a higher minimum wage than the federal wage. In 2024, the state minimum is $16. Individual cities and counties can also set a minimum wage higher than the state floor. Consult an attorney with our firm to see if you are being paid the minimum.
2. Overtime and double time. Workers should be paid at least time and a half (150%) when they work more than 8 hours in a day, more than 40 hours in a week, and/or for the seventh consecutive day. You are also entitled to double time (200%) if you work more than 12 hours in a day or after the 8th hour on your seventh consecutive day. Very few workers are exempt—and being salaried does not automatically exempt you.
3. Rest breaks. An employer must give you paid rest breaks. If you work for 3.5 hours, you must get at least one 10-minute uninterrupted break which is paid. If you work at least 7 hours, you should receive a second paid break. Further, employers must provide an unpaid, uninterrupted 30-minute meal break if you work more than 5 hours a day—and two meal breaks if you work more than 10 hours. Unfortunately, many employers deny these breaks, refuse to pay for them, or have you “work through” lunch.

These are some of the most common hour and wage violations we have seen in Fairfield businesses.

You Are Protected from Retaliation

Any worker denied minimum wage, overtime, or rest breaks should consult an attorney. Some workers are fearful because they anticipate their employer retaliating. But this type of retaliatory conduct is flatly illegal.

Call our office. We can help you document the wage and hour violation. We can then seek compensation, including the wages you are owed and a civil penalty on top.

Our Fairfield Wage & Hour Lawyers Provide Free Case Evaluations

Do you suspect your employer isn’t paying you for every hour you have worked? Maybe you aren’t sure but have some questions. Call Venardi Zurada today. A Fairfield wage & hour lawyer can provide expert legal advice in a private meeting. If hired, we can bring a claim on your behalf and hold your boss accountable.

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