WAGE THEFT COMPLAINTS EXAMPLES OF WAGE THEFT: Pay less than the minimum wage or fewer hours Pay late or have the check returned without funds Unauthorized deductions from your paycheck Not paying sick hours, or promised vacations or bonuses Not having meal periods or breaks, or taking them while working. No reimbursement for food or required mileage Do not provide access to personal files
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE MY CLAIM? 1 year for claims for returned checks or lack of access to payroll records 2 years for claims for an oral promise to pay more than the minimum wage. 3 years for minimum wage violations, overtime, non-payment of rest and meal periods, sick leave, illegal deductions from wages or unpaid reimbursements. 4 years if you had a written contract.
WHERE/HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT? You can file your complaint with the office of the labor commissioner, in the department of labor relations. Online By mail By email In person Website to use: https://www.dir.ca.gov/ or use https://www. robodesueldoesuncrimen.com
You can also file a complaint with the United States Department of Labor.
Online By Phone
Website to use: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/ contact/complaints
WORKERS’ RIGHTS AND LABOR LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT