Wage and Hour
Wage and hour lawsuits involve matters of employment law related to worker pay. Wage and hour laws adress minimum wage, overtime pay, independent contractor status, bonuses, and tips. These laws are designed to ensure that workers receive accurate pay for the amount of work performed. Employers are required to follow established wage and hour laws or face paying penalties and damages. If you or a loved one is a victim of wage and hour violations, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today. Nobody will fight harder for you. Nobody.
Minimum Wage
All workers in California and Arizona are guaranteed a minimum hourly wage. In Arizona, tipped workers may be paid less than the minimum wage if their supplementary tip income brings the gross hourly wage up to the minimum wage level. In California, employers are required to pay the minimum wage, regardless of their employees’ tip income. Arizona has a 2008 minimum wage rate of $6.90/hr and will increase annually. California has a 2008 minimum wage of $8.00/hr.
Tip Pooling
In California, managers, supervisors, and owners are not eligible to receive any share of tip revenue. Tip pooling is an accepted practice where all tips are combined and distributed equally amongst workers. But, if management takes a portion of tip revenue, reducing your share, you may be entitled to back pay and damages. A tip pooling case involving Starbucks was recently decided.
Unpaid Bonuses
Contractual bonuses are guaranteed as long as the requirements of the contract are fulfilled. When an employer fails to provide a bonus required by contract, the employer is violating wage and hour law. Workers earning, but not receiving contracted bonuses may be entitled to compensation and damages.
We Can Help
If you or a loved one has been a victim of illegal wage and hour behavior by your employer, call The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today. We have a team of skilled wage and hour attorneys who will Fight For You! Submit a case form or call us at (800) 333-0000 to schedule a free, absolutely confidential consultation. Retaliation by an employer is against the law, and you can rest assured that Larry H. Parker is on your side. Nobody will fight harder for you. Nobody.
Minimum Wage
All workers in California and Arizona are guaranteed a minimum hourly wage. In Arizona, tipped workers may be paid less than the minimum wage if their supplementary tip income brings the gross hourly wage up to the minimum wage level. In California, employers are required to pay the minimum wage, regardless of their employees’ tip income. Arizona has a 2008 minimum wage rate of $6.90/hr and will increase annually. California has a 2008 minimum wage of $8.00/hr.
Tip Pooling
In California, managers, supervisors, and owners are not eligible to receive any share of tip revenue. Tip pooling is an accepted practice where all tips are combined and distributed equally amongst workers. But, if management takes a portion of tip revenue, reducing your share, you may be entitled to back pay and damages. A tip pooling case involving Starbucks was recently decided.
Unpaid Bonuses
Contractual bonuses are guaranteed as long as the requirements of the contract are fulfilled. When an employer fails to provide a bonus required by contract, the employer is violating wage and hour law. Workers earning, but not receiving contracted bonuses may be entitled to compensation and damages.
We Can Help
If you or a loved one has been a victim of illegal wage and hour behavior by your employer, call The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today. We have a team of skilled wage and hour attorneys who will Fight For You! Submit a case form or call us at (800) 333-0000 to schedule a free, absolutely confidential consultation. Retaliation by an employer is against the law, and you can rest assured that Larry H. Parker is on your side. Nobody will fight harder for you. Nobody.
