Santa Ana Unpaid Overtime Attorney

If your employer has failed to pay you for the overtime hours you worked, you need an experienced Santa Ana employment law attorney who knows how to hold employers accountable. Call (949) 379-6250 or message us online to schedule a free consultation today.

Why Choose Our Santa Ana Unpaid Overtime Attorney

• Proven Results: Millions recovered for California employees in wage and hour claims.

• Extensive Employment Law Experience: Two decades of handling overtime and wage disputes.

• No Upfront Costs: You pay nothing unless we win your case.

Why Hiring a Lawyer is Critical for Your Unpaid Overtime Claim in Santa Ana

Without legal guidance, employees can lose thousands in unpaid wages. A skilled Santa Ana unpaid overtime attorney can help by:

• Evaluating Your Case: Reviewing your pay stubs, work hours, and time records to determine if overtime laws were violated.

• Gathering Evidence: Collecting payroll data, emails, witness statements, and scheduling records to prove your claim.

• Calculating Damages: Determining the full amount owed, including overtime pay, penalties, and interest.

• Negotiating or Litigating: Engaging in settlement negotiations or pursuing your claim in court if your employer refuses to pay.

• Explaining Your Rights: Ensuring you understand how California overtime laws apply to your specific situation.

• Protecting Against Retaliation: Taking immediate legal action if your employer punishes or threatens you for asserting your rights.

An unpaid overtime lawyer in Santa Ana provides the experience, resources, and legal strategy needed to navigate complex wage laws and recover the compensation you deserve.

California Overtime Pay Laws

California provides stronger overtime protections than federal law. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the California Labor Code set clear requirements for when employees must be paid overtime.

Under Labor Code §510(a), non-exempt employees must receive:

One and one-half times their regular rate of pay for:

• Hours worked over 8 in a single workday.
• Hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.
• The first 8 hours worked on the seventh consecutive day of a workweek.

Double the regular rate of pay for:

• Hours worked over 12 in a workday.
• Hours worked over 8 on the seventh consecutive day of a workweek.

Under Labor Code §511, an employer may only implement an alternative workweek schedule if approved by two-thirds of affected employees in a secret ballot election and in compliance with Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Orders

Labor Code §1194 entitles employees to recover unpaid overtime, interest, attorney’s fees, and costs. Additionally, employers who fail to comply with overtime requirements can face civil penalties under Labor Code § 558 and § 1197.1.

Common Overtime Violations in Santa Ana

Employers violate overtime laws in many ways. Some of the most common violations include:

• Misclassifying employees as exempt or as independent contractors.
• Failing to pay for off-the-clock or after-hours work.
• Excluding bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials from overtime calculations.
• Paying straight time instead of overtime rates.
• Altering or falsifying time records.
• Requiring employees to work through meal or rest breaks without pay.

If your employer engaged in any of these practices, you may be entitled to back pay, penalties, and attorney’s fees.

Contact Us Today

Call (949) 379-6250 or fill out our online contact form to schedule your free consultation today. Our legal team at Aegis Law Firm will review your case, explain your options, and take immediate action to help you recover your unpaid overtime wages.