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Payouts for Workers Fired, Harassed, or Cheated by Employers

California employers are paying significant settlements for wrongful termination, workplace harassment, unpaid wages, missed breaks, and retaliation.
Workers across retail, healthcare, hospitality, warehouses, offices, and other industries may qualify under California’s strong employee protection laws.
Higher compensation may be available for those experiencing continued job loss, emotional distress, retaliation, or repeated labor violations.

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As an employee, did your employer fail to pay for overtime or hours worked off the clock? *

As an employee, did you miss required California breaks? (10-minute rest breaks every 4 hours and a 30-minute meal break by the 5th hour) *

As an employee, were you ever not paid all wages on time, including your final paycheck? *

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Know Your Employee Rights in California

Meal Breaks (Unpaid):
‣ First 30-Minute:
• Required after 5 hours of work.
• Must be uninterrupted and off the clock.
• Can be waived only if: shift is 6 hours or less and both employee and employer agree.

‣ Second 30-Minute:
• Must begin before the end of the 10th hour.
• Can be waived only if: shift is 12 hours or less and the first meal break was taken.

‣ Penalty:
• If not provided, employees are owed 1 extra hour of pay per day, per violation.
Rest Breaks (Paid)
• 10-Minute Paid Rest Break for every 4 hours worked.
• Must be off-duty and taken roughly in the middle of the work period.
Typical Schedule:
• 3.5–6 hours → 1 rest break (10 min)
• 6–10 hours → 2 rest breaks (20 min total)
• 10–14 hours → 3 rest breaks
• 14–18 hours → 4 rest breaks

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CALIFORNIA

EMPLOYMENT LAW LAWSUIT

Payouts for Workers Fired, Harassed, or Cheated by Employers

Know Your Employee Rights in California

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