Sacramento Wage & Hour Violation Attorneys

Representing Underpaid Sacramento Workers in Class Action Lawsuits

When an employer fails to pay a worker fairly, the entire workforce might also be affected the same way. Unless workers speak up, though, wage and hour violations will only go unchecked. At Kershaw Talley Barlow, we represent groups of employees who have been denied lawful wages and benefits through various forms of wage and hour violations under California employment law. We have the resources and experience needed to pursue class action lawsuits that hold employers accountable and recover what workers are rightfully owed.

Call us at (916) 520-6639 if you work in Sacramento and think your wages or hours have been unlawfully shorted or cut. Initial consultations are free.

What Are Wage & Hour Violations?

Wage and hour laws require that workers receive fair compensation for the time and effort they contribute to a company or its workforce. Such laws cover issues such as minimum wage, overtime pay, rest and meal breaks, recordkeeping, and classification of employees versus independent contractors. Unfortunately, many companies violate these laws in ways that harm entire groups of employees.

Common examples of wage and hour violations include:

• Misclassifying employees as “exempt” to avoid paying overtime
• Requiring off-the-clock work before or after shifts
• Failing to pay for mandatory training or on-call time
• Denying meal or rest breaks as required by state or federal law
• Improperly pooling or withholding tips
• Paying sub-minimum wages to certain categories of workers

Even small underpayments, when repeated across hundreds or thousands of employees, can lead to substantial corporate gain and significant worker losses. Class actions allow those employees to band together and seek justice efficiently.

Wage & Hour Violation Class Actions

When wage theft or underpayment occurs, it rarely affects just one worker. Employers often use the same unlawful pay practices across an entire department, branch, or company. Class actions make it possible for those employees to pool their claims into a single lawsuit, rather than each person filing individually.

Holding Employers Accountable for Wage Violations

Our attorneys at Kershaw Talley Barlow have extensive experience representing employees in complex wage and hour class actions. Our team can investigate unlawful pay structures, company-wide payroll policies, and employer records to identify patterns of misconduct that affect large groups of workers.

We can handle cases involving the following and more:

• National and regional corporations accused of widespread underpayment
• Service industry employers withholding or diverting gratuities
• Logistics, healthcare, and technology companies misclassifying workers as independent contractors
• Retail and hospitality businesses denying lawful breaks or overtime pay

Our firm’s class action experience allows us to manage the detailed procedural requirements of large-scale wage claims while allowing each worker’s voice to be represented in the collective effort.

Recoverable Damages in Wage & Hour Class Actions

Successful class action wage cases can result in financial recovery for affected employees that may include:

• Unpaid back wages and overtime
• Interest on delayed or withheld payments
• Statutory penalties for labor law violations
• Attorneys’ fees and litigation costs

Recoveries in such cases not only compensate employees for their losses but also deter future misconduct by holding employers accountable for systemic violations.

We Stand Up for Workers – Call Now

Our class action attorneys are dedicated to standing up for workers who have been exploited or underpaid by employers, including powerful corporations and conglomerates. We work to uncover illegal pay practices, so every employee can demand the compensation they have earned under the law.

If you believe your employer has failed to pay you or your coworkers properly, you may not be alone, and you may have the right to join a class action lawsuit. Our firm can evaluate your situation, determine whether class certification is appropriate, and guide you through the next steps toward recovery.

Call (916) 520-6639 today to discuss your case during a no-cost initial consultation.