💰 Basic Information
2024 CA Minimum Wage: $16.00/hr statewide. Some cities higher: SF $18.67, LA $16.78, San Jose $17.55
Your regular hourly wage
For waiting time penalty calculation
Unpaid Regular Hours
Hours worked but not paid (first 8 hrs/day)
If you know the exact dollar amount
Overtime (California Rules)
Hours 8-12 daily, or 40+ weekly
Hours 12+ daily, or 7th consecutive day
Meal & Rest Break Violations
Days without 30-min uninterrupted meal break
Days without 10-min rest per 4 hours worked
Waiting Time Penalty (Final Paycheck)
📈 Your Claim Summary
Unpaid Wages
Unpaid Regular Wages
$0
Unpaid Overtime (1.5x)
$0
Unpaid Double Time (2x)
$0
Premium Pay Penalties
Meal Break Violations
$0
Rest Break Violations
$0
Waiting Time Penalty
Days Late
0 days
Waiting Time Penalty (up to 30 days)
$0
Total Estimated Claim
$0
Plus potential interest and attorney fees if you prevail
⚖ California Labor Code References
Labor Code § 203 - Waiting time penalty: up to 30 days wages for late final paycheck
Labor Code § 226.7 - Meal/rest break premium: 1 hour pay per violation per day
Labor Code § 510 - Overtime: 1.5x after 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week; 2x after 12 hrs/day
Labor Code § 1194 - Employees can recover unpaid wages plus interest and attorney fees
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