Wage and Hour
Employers must follow the established legal worker pay guidelines enacted to protect the workforce...
Wage and hour law establishes fundamental rules regarding worker pay. According to the US Department of Labor, wage and hour laws cover areas including the minimum wage, overtime pay, independent contractor status, and unpaid bonuses, among others. In short, wage and hour law is in place to make sure you, as a worker, are paid accurately for the actual amount of work you perform. If you or a loved one is not being paid correctly by an employer, contact the experienced wage and hour attorneys of Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin and Mendoza.
Minimum Wage
All workers in Arizona and California are guaranteed a minimum hourly wage. Even tipped workers in Arizona, who may be paid less than the actual minimum wage per hour (California tipped workers are required to be paid the minimum wage, regardless of tip income), are required to at least make an equivalent to the minimum wage when those tips are added in. Arizona has a 2009 minimum wage rate of $7.25/hr and will increase annually. California has a 2009 minimum wage of $8.00/hr. If you or a loved one is not receiving at least the minimum wage in compensation, contact our offices.
Unpaid Bonuses
Contracted bonuses may be conditional, materializing only under certain circumstances. But if those circumstances are met and the bonus is not paid as stipulated, the employer may be breaking the law. If you or a loved one was entitled to a bonus that was not paid, give us a call to discuss your options.
Tip Pooling
Tip pooling, or the combining of tips to distribute equally amongst workers is not an illegal practice. However, certain employees in California are not eligible to receive any portion of tip funds. In California, management, supervisors, and owners are not allowed to receive a share in tip revenue. If you or a loved one is a California worker who's place of employment has a policy of tip pooling, but provides part of that tip money to supervisors, management, or company owners, contact Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin and Mendoza.
The knowledgeable wage and hour attorneys of Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin and Mendoza can help short-changed workers obtain the compensation and back-pay they rightfully deserve. If you or a loved one has been receiving less than your fair share of wages or overtime, contact us using our submission form or call us at (800) 435-7542 to schedule a free, absolutely confidential consultation. Rest assured that employer retaliation is strictly forbidden by the law.
