San Francisco Wage & Labor Laws

Attorneys at Brownstein Thomas Discussing Wage Benefit, Complaints, Claim & Fraud

Work can be grueling and long. Everyone knows that the one thing that makes all the hard work worth it at the end of the week is getting paid. You are entitled to receive fair compensation for the hard work that you put in everyday. If you are not receiving the compensation you deserve it is important to get in touch with San Francisco wage attorneys who can fight for the compensation that is rightfully yours. If you are dealing with salary disputes you need San Francisco wage law representation from the attorneys at Brownstein Thomas, LLP. We represent clients who have wage complaints and salary disputes involving unpaid overtime, labor law, employee vacation benefits, bonuses and commission.

San Francisco Wage Laws

California wage laws are set in place to protect the rights of employees in regards to overtime for salaried employees, benefits, family and medical leave, workers compensation and minimum wage. It is more common than most people realize that employees face salary disputes. While sometimes an employer may make a simple error in paying their employees the salary compensation they have agreed upon other times they purposely choose not to follow labor law. Do not miss out on the employment benefits that should be provided to you. If your salary complaints are being ignored it is time to take action and receive San Francisco wage law representation.

Workers Compensation

If you fall ill or become sick as a result of your job then your employer is required by California law to compensate you with pay. There are six basic benefits that are included under workers compensation. These include:

• Death benefits for an immediate family member
• Medical care including medical bills and rehabilitation costs
• Temporary disability benefits
• Permanent disability benefits
• Supplemental job displacement benefits
• Vocational rehabilitation

If you have sustained an injury on the job and you have not received the proper reparations, it is crucial to file a claim as soon as possible so that you do not miss the cut off for when you are eligible to receive compensation.

Overtime

Working more than 40 hours a week can be physically and mentally exhausting. Overtime law is something that many people do not fully understand. There are some people who are under the impression that they are only eligible for overtime if they are being paid by the hour, stay in their office while working and are not supervising anyone else. In most cases if you are working more than 40 hours a week then you are eligible to receive one and a half times your normal rate of pay for the extra hours you put into your work week. Thus if you are not being paid at a higher rate for extra hours then it may be necessary to file an overtime lawsuit on your own or a class action lawsuit with fellow workers. For more information about overtime please see our informational article regarding California law.

Employee Vacation Benefits

Employee vacation benefits differ from company to company. Employers are not obligated to give their employees vacations. It is important to have a clear and open discussion with your employer about what your employment agreement states in terms of vacation benefits. Luckily many employers do provide their employees with vacation benefits as a way to make a job offer look more attractive. In order to avoid a mis-communication make sure you understand how much vacation time you are able to take, how much time you must give your employer before taking leave and whether you will be paid for the time you are gone. If your employment agreement is being ignored then contact our experienced San Francisco wage attorneys to ensure that your employer is giving you the time off that you both agreed on.

Seek Experienced Legal Representation

If you are an employee in the Bay Area and are seeking experienced legal representation in a wage law matter, call the San Francisco law office of Brownstein Thomas, LLP today at 877.214.9714, or complete our quick contact web form and we will respond to you promptly.