Wage and Hour Claims Attorney | Lawyer

Looking for an experienced Wage & Hour Claims attorney in Corona, CA?

Law Offices of Eric Michael Papp is here to help you!

Many wage-and-hour law cases involve small amounts of money, such as when an employer refuses to pay a few hours of overtime a week, claiming an over-scheduled employee should have been able to get his or her work done on time. That may not add up to a lot of money for a large employer, but it can mean quite a lot for a single parent trying to make the rent.

At Law Offices of Eric Michael Papp, we handle these and other wage-and-hour claims on a contingency-fee basis if we believe you have a strong case. State and federal laws not only forbid this behavior, but also make the boss pay your attorneys fees.

Our law firm also represents small businesses that face wage-and-hour claims such as unpaid overtime or commissions. As lawyers who normally represent plaintiffs, we can quickly assess whether there is liability on your part. If there is liability, we will advise you to pay immediately so you can minimize your losses and potential obligations for attorney's fees and costs. On the other hand, if we feel you have no liability, we are in a good position to defend you in court and seek summary judgment and sanctions against nuisance claims.

There are several different types of wage-and-hour claims. Some of the most common are the withholding of wages or commissions, not paying minimum wage, and not paying overtime for hours in excess of 40 hours in a week. Employers may also force employees to work off the clock, which is illegal.

Some employers attempt to get around wage and overtime laws by classifying employees as independent contractors or as exempt employees. When a company is willing to treat one employee unfairly, it usually does the same to other employees. For this reason, we often handle class-action lawsuits in which a number of employees have been similarly affected by an employer's violation of wage-and-hour laws.

We have represented workers in the construction industries and those in direct and indirect sales in class action suits. We have represented employees misclassified as independent contractors in the adult entertainment industry, the construction industry, the travel industry and many others. We also have represented restaurants and other small businesses against non-meritorious wage and hour claims.