$300 UNPAID WAGE CLAIM RESULTS IN ADDITIONAL $57,000 AWARD TO EMPLOYEE

There's no such thing as a "small wage claim." In the case of Stratton v. Beck (2018) 30 Cal.App.5th 901, the employee filed a claim against his employer for unpaid wages in the amount of $303.55. After the hearing, the labor commissioner awarded the employee $303.50 plus $5,757.46 in liquidated damages, interest, and statutory penalties for a total award of $6,060.96. Instead of paying the award, the employer filed an appeal which he ended up losing. The employee then filed a motion for attorney's fees and won, getting an additional $57,420 in attorney's fees.

We often see aggressive, stubborn employers who fight claims filed by former employees even though the evidence confirms they violated California's wage and hour laws. Unlike most other firms, we represent employees with a wide range of damage claims. If you're having issues at work, call us for a free consultation. (818) 405-0080