Sherman Oaks Wage and Hour Lawyer

If your employer violated wage and hour laws by failing to pay you every bit of compensation you earned working or refusing to allow you to take breaks, it is important to consult with a knowledgeable lawyer. A Sherman Oaks wage and hour lawyer from our team can help you address these concerns.

Why Choose the Law Offices of Reisner & King LLP

The Law Offices of Reisner & King LLP works with clients in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, and other areas in California. We are a plaintiff employment law firm that is very experienced in various types of employment law cases, including wage and hour cases.

Our firm was established in 1999 by founding lawyers Adam Reisner and Tessa King. We pride ourselves on being selective in the cases we accept. As such, you can feel confident in our ability to not only advocate for you, but also give your case the attention it needs and deserves.

Wage and Hour Cases We Handle in Sherman Oaks

Our firm can represent Sherman Oaks employees in any matter related to violations of wage and hour laws. The following are types of wage and hour cases we handle:

• Minimum wage violations
• Unpaid overtime claims
• Misclassification of employees as independent contractors
• Unpaid commissions
• Off-the-clock work
• Improper tip practices
• Not providing the required meal and rest breaks
• Failure to pay for missed or interrupted breaks

Wage and Hour Laws in California

California law sets specific requirements for employee pay, rest breaks, and overtime, including the following:

• The minimum wage in California is $16.90 per hour as of January 2026; however, healthcare workers and fast food employees must be paid higher minimum wages.
• California employers are required to give covered employees 10-minute paid rest breaks for every four hours worked, in the middle of the work period, and a 30-minute meal break for working more than five hours.
• All covered employees are required to be paid for any overtime worked. In California, overtime generally applies when an employee works more than eight hours in a workday, more than 40 hours in a workweek, or works a seventh consecutive day in a workweek.

The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) protects employees by enforcing these and other state wage and hour laws.

In addition to California law, employees are also protected by federal law, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which establishes requirements for minimum wage, overtime, hours worked, and record keeping in the country.

Why Hire a Wage and Hour Lawyer in Sherman Oaks

It is important to hire a wage and hour lawyer if wage theft has been committed against you by your employer. A violation of your wage and hour rights can cause significant financial strain, erode workplace trust and morale, and affect overall job stability.

A wage and hour lawyer from the Law Offices of Reisner & King can meet with you for a case evaluation, advise you on how to collect the evidence needed to prove wage theft, and guide you in filing a claim with the local Labor Commissioner’s Office.

If your case isn’t resolved through an administrative hearing, we can help you file an appeal with the Los Angeles County Superior Court and strengthen your claim for a trial in either the Van Nuys Courthouse West or Van Nuys Courthouse East.

Even when you have a valid court order for wage repayment, the judgment itself doesn’t force your employer to pay. In 2022, it was reported that many California workers who won their wage theft claims five years prior had not been paid in full; in fact, only about 1 in 7 received what they were due.

If your employer refuses to pay after a decision is made in your favor by either the Labor Commissioner or a judge, we can take steps to enforce the order, like filing a Writ of Execution for wages owed.

FAQs

What Is the 7-Minute Rule for Clocking in?

The 7-minute rule for clocking in is a principle under the FLSA for rounding employee work time. It indicates that an employee’s time must be rounded up to the nearest quarter hour when they clock in more than 7 minutes before their scheduled time. Time can be rounded down and not counted as time worked if an employee clocks in 7 minutes or less before their scheduled time.

What Is the 72-Hour Rule in California?

The 72-hour rule in California is that if an employee gives their employer 72 hours’ notice of quitting, they must be paid their last paycheck on the last day of their employment. However, if they do not give 72 hours’ notice, they must be paid their last paycheck within 72 hours of their last day of employment. This payment should include any paid time off or vacation time as well. This is in accordance with Labor Code Section 202.

What Are the Deadlines for Filing a Wage and Hour Claim in Sherman Oaks, CA?

In Sherman Oaks, CA, the deadlines for filing a wage and hour claim vary from one to four years. For claims regarding missed meal and rest breaks, unpaid overtime, or minimum wage shortfalls, the deadline is three years. Matters involving a bad check or lack of access to payroll or employment records have a one-year deadline.

If there is a written employment contract, the claim deadline is four years, and if there is an oral agreement, the deadline is two years.

Do You Have to Take a 30-Minute Meal Break in California for a 6-Hour Shift?

In California, you are not mandated to take a 30-minute meal break if you work a six-hour shift. It is required for your employer to offer you this break; however, you can waive the meal if you and your employer both agree in writing. If you work more than six hours, a meal break is mandatory and cannot be waived.

Contact Us for a Consultation

If you are in need of a Sherman Oaks wage and hour attorney, contact the Law Offices of Reisner & King LLP as soon as possible for a consultation. We are located here in Sherman Oaks, at 15303 Ventura Blvd. Suite 1260.