Many employees in Newport Beach, California, work long hours without receiving the overtime pay they deserve. If your employer has shortchanged you, a Newport Beach Unpaid Overtime Lawyer from the Law Office of Niko Paris can help you fight for the money you’ve earned. We know California’s labor laws inside and out and are committed to helping workers get fair pay.

California’s Overtime Rules

California’s Labor Code and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) set clear rules for overtime pay. If you’re a non-exempt employee, you should earn 1.5 times your regular pay for any hours worked over 8 in a day or 40 in a week. Work more than 12 hours in a day or over 8 hours on the seventh straight workday? You’re owed double your regular rate. These rules come from Labor Code Section 510, designed to ensure you’re paid fairly for extra hours.

Some employers dodge these rules by mislabeling workers as exempt. Exempt roles, like managers or professionals, must meet specific criteria under Labor Code Section 515 and FLSA, such as performing high-level duties or earning at least twice the state minimum wage. Misclassification is a frequent issue, and we at the Law Office of Niko Paris can review your job role to check if your employer made a mistake.

Common Wage and Hour Violations

Wage theft, like unpaid overtime, happens more often than you might think. Employers may break the law by:

• Skipping overtime pay for hours worked beyond 8 in a day or 40 in a week.
• Expecting you to work “off the clock” before or after shifts without compensation.
• Mislabeling you as an independent contractor or exempt to avoid overtime rules.
• Denying breaks, like the 30-minute meal break for shifts over 5 hours or 10-minute rest breaks every 4 hours, as required by Labor Code Section 226.7.

These violations can cost you significant money over time. At the Law Office of Niko Paris, we dig into these issues to hold employers accountable.

Why Hire a Newport Beach Unpaid Overtime Lawyer?

Taking on a wage dispute alone is tough. You could file a claim with the California Labor Commissioner’s Office, but the process is slow, often taking years, and outcomes aren’t guaranteed. With over 20 years of experience, our Newport Beach Unpaid Overtime Lawyers at the Law Office of Niko Paris provide tailored support to build a solid case. We work on a no-recovery, no-fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win.

If your employer broke overtime laws, you could recover unpaid wages, penalties, and legal fees. California gives you three years to file most wage claims under Labor Code Section 558, or four years if a written contract was involved. We help collect evidence like pay stubs or time records to prove your case. Even without perfect records, estimates of your overtime hours can work, since employers must keep accurate records under Labor Code Section 1174.

Act Now to Claim Your Pay

Suspect you’re owed overtime? Don’t delay. Reach out to the Law Office of Niko Paris at (949) 336-8090 for a free consultation. As your Newport Beach Unpaid Overtime Lawyer, we’ll work hard to recover your wages and protect your rights under California law.