Confused when it comes to wages?
A lot of employees are confused when it comes to their wages. There is a common misconception that your wage is equal to your salary or compensation. When calculating your salary, bear in mind that this amount is not just your hourly rate—it should include any and all benefits given to you by your employer in exchange for services rendered. If you are working full-time or part-time, or on a part-time basis or on a commission basis, you are entitled to full wage compensation under federal and state wage and hourly regulations. This includes mandated hourly standard wages of at least $10.50 per hour (for California employers with 25 or fewer employees), as well as other bonuses, benefits, compensation and remuneration. Your wage calculation must include the correct hours (including rest periods and meal breaks) billed for one day’s work, overtime pay, and other mandated leave.
To secure proper compensation against the other party, you need to know that providing proof or evidence is essential in your wage and hour violation claim. Hence, make sure to keep all your employment records or at least try to obtain them from your employer prior to filing your case because these documents can easily be destroyed or changed.
The evidence you would need to prove non-payment or underpayment of your wage includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Basic time and earnings cards
- Wage rate tables
- Work schedules
- Order, shipping, and billing records
- Records of additions to or deductions from wages
Aside from the foregoing, you can also obtain records of past complaints against your employer for violations of similar provisions of the Labor Code, and you can also seek help from your co-employees by asking them for witness declarations of their own experiences and unjust treatments perpetrated by your employer.
If you believe your rights as an employee in California have been violated, call us at (858) 365-9722 or contact us online for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation. https://potterhandyemployment.com/contact/