California Wage and Hour Violation Lawyer: Protecting Workers' Rights Across the State

Understanding Wage and Hour Violations in California

California has some of the strongest labor laws in the nation, including the California Labor Code and Wage Orders issued by the Industrial Welfare Commission. Yet violations remain common, particularly in industries such as hospitality, construction, logistics, and retail.

Common wage and hour violations include:

Unpaid overtime
Missed meal and rest breaks
Off-the-clock work
Failure to pay minimum wage
Misclassification of employees as independent contractors
Illegal deductions from paychecks
Failure to provide wage statements

If any of these apply to your employment experience, you may be entitled to back pay, penalties, and legal fees.

Why Legal Representation Matters

Taking on an employer — especially a large corporation — can be intimidating. Many workers fear retaliation or termination. That’s where we come in. California Trial Law Group, PC provides aggressive legal representation while protecting your rights throughout the process. Our firm handles both individual claims and class action lawsuits when multiple workers are affected by the same illegal practices.

We guide you through every step:

Investigating payroll records and employment agreements
Filing claims with the California Labor Commissioner or in civil court
Negotiating settlements or litigating in court when necessary

Fighting for Maximum Compensation

In wage and hour violation cases, we pursue all damages available under California law, including:

Unpaid wages (including overtime)
Interest on unpaid wages
Statutory penalties for wage statement violations
Waiting time penalties
Attorney's fees and legal costs

Whether your employer denied you fair pay or failed to follow labor regulations, we will work diligently to ensure you receive every dollar you’re owed.

Meet the Employment Law Team

Our team is led by Ike M. Kaludi, Esq., who brings extensive experience in employment law and workers’ rights litigation. He is supported by a dedicated team of legal professionals who share a passion for justice:

Tom Shin, Esq. – Attorney
Mayra Posada – Law Clerk
Austin R. Boswell – Case Manager/Legal Assistant
Jean Escobar – Paralegal/Office Manager
Paloma Flores – Case Manager
Camilo Salazar – Case Manager/Records Assistant
Leonardo “Leo” Acosta – Case Manager
Linda Osorto – Case Manager
Mia Herrera – Administrative Assistant

Our team approaches every case with sensitivity, confidentiality, and determination to level the playing field for California workers.

Client Testimonials

"I hired Ike as my lawyer for my automobile accident that I was in in a ride-share vehicle. Ike and his team were very caring, patient, and understanding with me. Ike always kept me in the loop with what was going on with my case. Ike and his time were always available no matter the day or night. Ike is a very knowledgeable lawyer in his field. You can't go wrong with Ike and his team. Thank you so much Ike. You and your team ROCK!!!"
— Jeanette Driskell