Over 20 Years Of Dedicated Client Representation

Over 20 Years Of Dedicated Client Representation

Skilled, Dedicated Representation In California Wage-And-Hour Law Disputes

State and federal wage laws can be complex, which creates problems for workers and employers alike. Workers may have a difficult time understanding their legal rights, which allows unscrupulous employers to commit wage theft and deny them mandated rest breaks. Honest employers may be trying to do right by their employees, but can nonetheless violate wage and hour laws without realizing it, exposing their business to legal and financial liability.

No matter which side of a wage-and-hour dispute you find yourself on, it is critical to seek the help of an experienced attorney. In California, look no further than Quintilone & Associates. We are trial attorneys with decades of experience representing both employees and employers, both in and out of the courtroom. We are ready to help you bring a wage-and-hour claim in California, defend your business against legal claims and/or ensure compliance to avoid liability.

Assisting Workers Who Have Been Denied Due Wages And Breaks

We prosecute employers via class action lawsuits for unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, improper employee classification and improper wage or commission deductions. Rules governing wages and hours are laid out in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act as well as the California Labor Code. Below are some of the most common employer violations alleged by employees:

  • Intentionally or negligently misclassifying a nonexempt employee as “exempt” in order to avoid paying them overtime rates
  • Failing to provide 10-minute breaks for every 3.5 hours of work
  • Failing to give workers an uninterrupted meal break within the first five hours of their shift
  • Failing to provide a second meal period when shifts last longer than 10 hours
  • Failing to provide pay stubs or wage statements, or providing incomplete stubs/statements that lack required information

If your employer has committed any of the violations above, chances are good that you were not the only affected employee. We invite you to discuss your options with us during a free initial consultation, including a potential class action lawsuit on behalf of you and your co-workers.

Helping Employers Ensure Legal Compliance And Avoid Liability

If you are a business owner or employer, our attorneys can help you ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including issues related to:

  • Intentionally or negligently misclassifying a nonexempt employee as “exempt” in order to avoid paying them overtime rates
  • Failing to pay all wages earned, including off the clock work and being required to work through breaks or before and after shifts
  • Failing to pay wages for security lines and waiting for computer boot up and other pre-shift rituals
  • Failing to reimburse all business expenses, such as cell phone mileage expenses
  • Failing to provide 10-minute breaks for every 3.5 hours of work
  • Failing to give workers an uninterrupted meal break within the first 5 hours of their shift
  • Failing to provide a second meal period when shifts last longer than 10 hours
  • Failing to provide pay stubs or wage statements, or providing incomplete stubs/statements that lack required information

Are you being investigated by the California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement or the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division? Our attorneys will represent you in these investigations, ensuring that your rights as an employer are not violated. We are also ready to aggressively defend you in any wage-and-hour claims brought by employees.

Learn How We Can Assist You During A Free Initial Consultation

The attorneys at Quintilone & Associates offer skilled representation and knowledgeable legal advice to employers and employees across California. To schedule your free initial consultation, you can reach out online or call our office at 949-458-9675.