California Wage And Hour Class-Action Lawyers Serving The Central Coast

Has your employer shortchanged you or your co-workers? You may have a valid legal claim if your employer:

• Failed to pay overtime: Refused to pay you time-and-a-half when you worked more than eight hours in a day or 40 hours in a week
• Denied meal and rest breaks: Prevented you from taking your full 30-minute meal break or your paid 10-minute rest periods during your shift
• Misclassified your employment status: Called you an “independent contractor” or labeled your position “exempt” to avoid paying you overtime wages
• Refused to reimburse work expenses: Required you to use your own cellphone, car or equipment for work without reimbursing you
• Issued inaccurate wage statements: Given you pay stubs that don’t clearly show your hours worked, pay rate or proper deductions.

You are not required to accept these unreasonable terms and conditions. A class-action lawsuit may be beneficial for your case.

Why Anticouni & Ricotta Leads California Wage And Hour Class Actions

WE FILED THE FIRST CALIFORNIA WAGE AND HOUR CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OVER 50 YEARS AGO. Thousands of similar cases have followed our ground-breaking work. We are both the oldest and most respected employment law firm on California’s Central Coast.

Sometimes unlawful actions by an employer have many victims. A class-action lawsuit allows employees to join together in a lawsuit against their company. We have decades of experience dealing with all aspects of class actions. We stand up for your rights and the rights of others victimized by the actions of a negligent employer. We help workers enforce their rights for fair compensation and hold employers accountable for widespread noncompliance with employment standards.

How We Handle Your Class-Action Case

You don’t navigate this process alone. We do the heavy lifting while you focus on your life and job. Here’s how we manage your case from start to finish:

1. Investigation and case building: We investigate your claim, gather evidence and interview potential class members to establish the scope of the alleged violations. You provide the details, and we build the legal strategy.
2. Filing the lawsuit: If a valid claim exists, we file a lawsuit in the appropriate court. The complaint details the violations and lists the defendants.
3. Class certification: We work to get the court to certify the lawsuit as a class action. Once certified, other potential class members receive notification and can join the lawsuit.
4. Litigation: We handle negotiations, mediation or trial. You stay informed while we manage the legal complexities.
5. Resolution: If the case succeeds, the court approves the settlement or awards damages, which we distribute to the class members.

Worried About Retaliation?

Many employees fear being fired for suing their boss. California law strictly prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report wage theft or participate in a lawsuit. If your employer threatens, demotes, cuts your hours or fires you in response to your legal action, they face additional penalties and liability. We protect your rights throughout the process and hold employers accountable if they attempt retaliation.

Our Proven Track Record In Wage And Hour Litigation

Our firm has been at the forefront of wage and hour class actions for over 50 years. We filed the first California wage and hour class-action lawsuit, paving the way for thousands of similar cases. This experience gives us unique insights into both sides of these disputes, allowing us to anticipate plaintiffs’ strategies and develop strong defenses.

The following chart illustrates some of the significant wage and hour class-action settlements that we have managed. While these represent cases we’ve prosecuted, this experience informs our defense strategies, helping us protect employers like you more effectively.

Find Out How We Can Help

If you have questions about a potential wage and hour class action, contact Anticouni & Ricotta to schedule a consultation with experienced employment law attorneys. Call us at 805-699-5968 or send us an email.