California Late Pay Claims Lawyer
If They Owe You, They Have to Pay You.
Under California law, employees who leave their jobs voluntarily, or are fired, are entitled to receive their final paycheck for wages and other money owed within very specific time limits. If you are terminated or laid off from your job, you employer is required to issue your final check the same day. If your check has been delayed, get legal help.
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If you are owed back pay after leaving an employer, you may be part of a group of former employees who are facing the same violation of their rights. Marlin & Saltzman, LLP, is ready to help. We are one of California's prominent class action employment litigation law firms and have recovered damages for our clients in excess of $600 million since 1985.
"Even if you verbally agreed or have signed an agreement to accept late pay, your employer is still obligated to pay you in accordance with legal requirements. Under California law, you cannot sign away your employment rights." — Attorney Stan Saltzman
Contact our offices in Los Angeles County or Orange County to discuss your claim for late pay and money owed to you by your former employer. We will explain the litigation process.
We represent clients throughout California in all matters relating to violations of employment compensation rights, including:
- Unpaid overtime
- Unpaid vacation and personal time
- Late pay
- Working off the clock
- Improper classification of independent contractor
A Note about Your Vacation Days and Other Time-Off Benefits
Unlike many states, California is strict about paying you for your unused vacation pay. Your personal time and accrued vacation pay must be paid as part of your final pay within the time requirements set forth by the state.
Are You Part of a Class Action Lawsuit?
You may not know if you are part of a class of plaintiffs with the same claim against a current or former employer unless you talk to one of our experienced trial attorneys. We will explain the class action certification process and help you decide how to proceed to collect the damages you are owed.
Contact us today to discuss the payments you are owed.
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