The Economic Damages You May Be Entitled To In A California Wage Theft Case

The state of California is very clear: wage theft is a crime. If your employer is not paying you the wages you are entitled to, they may face serious civil and/or criminal penalties.

Going over the economic damages you may be able to obtain in a California wage theft case and speaking with an experienced Northern California employment law attorney at Maire & Deedon will help you obtain the compensation that you not only need but have a right to.

What Is Wage Theft?

Every employee is entitled to a specific wage. This wage is your legal right. If you are not paid this wage for the work you have performed, your employer is stealing the wages that are yours.

The above is referred to as “wage theft.” There are many different ways in which employers can, and often do, commit wage theft.

Out of all the ways that employers can commit wage theft, the following is one of the most notable: you are entitled to at least $16.50 per hour in California, but, for whatever reason, are paid less than this amount.

If something like the above happens, your employer is stealing your wages. You can obtain the wages you are owed, compensation for this theft, as well as further compensation.

What Economic Damages Can A Wage Theft Lawsuit Lead To?

The court can award you damages after you have been harmed in some way. This is to address and fix the damage caused by the harm you suffered.

A wage theft lawsuit can lead to the following economic damages:

1. Compensation for the wages you lost as a result of the wage theft you experienced.
2. Compensation for the benefits you lost as a result of the wage theft you experienced.
3. Compensation for the commissions you lost as a result of the wage theft you experienced.
4. Compensation for the medical expenses you were forced to incur due to the emotional stress of wage theft.

You can find one example of each one in the space below:

1. If you weren’t paid $2,000, you can receive this money, as well as further damages on top of this money.
2. If you weren’t able to access the medical insurance you are owed, you can receive compensation for this.
3. If you weren’t able to earn the commissions you normally earn, you can be paid for this loss.
4. If you had to go to therapy due to the stress caused by wage theft, you can obtain payment for these bills.

Every single one of the above can be obtained if you file a wage theft lawsuit. Filing a wage theft claim can help you obtain the wages you are owed, but on its own, it may not lead to the economic damages you deserve.

Speak With A Northern California Employment Law Attorney Today

If you are not being paid the money you are owed, you should talk to someone who can help.

Speak with a Redding, CA, employment law attorney at Maire & Deedon today to receive the compensation that is rightfully yours.