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Wage & Hour Violations

Protecting Workers Across Southern California from Unpaid Wages and Labor Violations

Are you being paid fairly for your work? Too many employers in Los Angeles and Southern California violate California wage and hour laws, cheating employees out of the money they’ve earned. At KF Law, we fight for workers who have been denied overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, minimum wages, and other legally required compensation.

If your employer has failed to pay you what you’re owed, our experienced California wage and hour attorneys can help you recover your unpaid wages and protect your rights.

Common Wage and Hour Violations in California

California has some of the strongest employee protections in the country—but many employers still break the law. We represent workers who have experienced:

  • Unpaid overtime

  • Misclassification as exempt or independent contractor

  • Failure to provide meal and rest breaks

  • Off-the-clock work before or after shifts

  • Unpaid final wages after termination or resignation

  • Illegal tip pooling or wage deductions

  • Failure to reimburse for business expenses (e.g., mileage, phone use)

  • Minimum wage violations

These violations are common in industries like food service, retail, construction, healthcare, and hospitality, but they can happen anywhere.

California Wage Laws That Protect You

Employees in California are protected under:

  • California Labor Code

  • Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Orders

  • California Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws

  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

  • Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)

  • California Paid Sick Leave Law

Under these laws, non-exempt employees are entitled to:

  • Minimum wage ($16.00 per hour statewide in 2024, higher in many cities like Los Angeles)

  • Overtime pay (1.5x after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week; 2x after 12 hours/day)

  • Meal breaks (30 minutes for shifts over 5 hours)

  • Rest breaks (10 minutes every 4 hours)

  • Timely payment of all earned wages

Who Is Affected by Wage and Hour Abuse?

Wage theft affects all types of workers, including:

  • Hourly workers

  • Salaried employees misclassified as exempt

  • Freelancers misclassified as independent contractors

  • Undocumented workers (who are protected under California law)

  • Gig economy and delivery workers

  • Tipped employees

If you’re unsure about your classification or rights, we can review your situation at no cost.

What You May Be Entitled To

If your employer violated wage and hour laws, you may be entitled to:

  • Unpaid wages and overtime

  • Meal and rest break premiums

  • Waiting time penalties (up to 30 days’ wages)

  • Reimbursement for expenses

  • Interest on unpaid amounts

  • Attorney’s fees and legal costs

  • Civil penalties under PAGA (on behalf of the state and other employees)

Our attorneys will calculate your damages and fight to recover every dollar you are owed.

Why Choose KF Law?

  • 🏆 Proven track record in complex wage and hour cases

  • 💬 Free consultations and direct access to attorneys

  • 💸 No fee unless we win—you pay nothing upfront

  • 📍 Located in Los Angeles and proudly serving all of Southern California

We know the tactics employers use—and we know how to beat them.

Serving Workers Across Los Angeles and Southern California

We help employees in:

📍 Los Angeles | Santa Monica | Pasadena | Long Beach | Burbank
📍 Orange County | Riverside | San Bernardino | Ventura County | Inland Empire

Whether you work in a restaurant, warehouse, office, factory, or hospital, we’re here to help.

Free Consultation – Fight Wage Theft Today

Don’t let your employer take advantage of you. Wage and hour violations are illegal, and you have the right to be paid fairly for your work.