San Diego Wage and Hour Disputes Attorneys
Keeping Them Honest

As the job markets get tighter and workers become more willing than ever to do what it takes to make sure that the bills are paid and their jobs secure, certain lines that should not be crossed become more and more blurred in terms of overall legality of employment situations. Many of these disputes necessitate the help of a San Diego wage and hour disputes attorney.

Below you'll find information regarding the types of controversies that tend to arise within these sorts of disputes, the reasons why a San Diego wage and hours disputes attorney can help with these types of claims and finally how you should proceed if you or someone you love is involved in this sort of difficult situation.

Types of Wage and Hour Disputes that Tend to Arise

While wage and hour disputes can arise in any number of ways, there are three that tend to be more common than others. They are described below:

1. Unpaid wages - Unpaid wages is a problem that generally involves 'working off the clock' at the behest of a supervisor in order to get things done when production is behind. This is illegal conduct and cannot be allowed, but many people simply agree to the request to make sure that they keep their jobs.


2. Unpaid overtime wages - In addition to the unpaid wages issue above, there are also situations where someone works more than 40 hours per week and is entitled to overtime pay but does not receive it. These situations generally arise in much the same way as above.


3. Failure to meet minimum wage - There are also situations in which someone is paid a salary and asked to work on a 'full-time' basis. This could lead to a result where the worker is putting in enough time that this 'salary' does not compute to minimum wage, which is a violation of both state and federal statutes.

Ultimately, there are other problems that can arise including attempting to classify an employee as 'exempt' from many of the requirements above. However, there are problems that can arise with attempting to prove this sort of wrongdoing.

How a San Diego Wage and Hour Disputes Lawyer Can Help

In situations like these, there are two issues that can arise that tend to prevent justice from being served. The first occurs when these situations go unreported because the employee is afraid of backlash that includes losing his or her job. The second challenge involves proof, as many of these requests are verbal in nature and working 'off the clock' will not leave behind a paper trail that can be used to prove this sort of conduct.

However, situations like these should be brought out in the open, and the law prevents retaliatory conduct towards those that do so. If you have been shorted in any way at your job, you need the help of the San Diego wage and hour disputes lawyers at Mitchell | Gilleon. Contact the firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.