The Federal Minimum Wage Law Is on Your Side
In 2007, the federal government passed a law raising the federal minimum wage in three stages. The current rate of $6.55 per hour increases to $7.25 in July 2009. The California minimum wage was increased from $6.75 to $7.50 on January 1, 2007, and from $7.50 to $8.00 on January 1, 2008. If your employer is paying you less than the federal or California minimum wage, you are entitled to file a claim for all money owed to you for the hours worked plus overtime you may be owed and possible punitive damages.
Free Consultation ▪ No Attorney Fees Unless You Recover Compensation
Blumenthal, Nordrehaug & Bhowmik is one of California's most recognized wage and hour litigation firms. Contact our offices in La Jolla for a free consultation about your claim. We will explain the law and tell you whether you can be part of an ongoing class action or new lawsuit against your employer.
We limit our employment litigation practice to class action lawsuits against California employers for illegal wage and hour practices such as:
- Violation of state and federal minimum wage laws
- Unpaid overtime for hourly and salaried workers
- Illegal wage deductions
- Failure to issue accurate wage statements
Additional Money for Being the First to File
If you think you are receiving less than the minimum wage, you are probably not the only worker at your company with the same problem. Don't be afraid to come forward with a complaint. The law protects you from retaliation and you are eligible to receive a *service award as the initiator of a successful class action lawsuit.
Learn more at our Wage and Benefits Law practice center
You have state and federal law on your side. Contact us to talk with one of our lawyers today. We represent employees in class action lawsuits against employers in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Francisco, Santa Clara and throughout California.
