Overtime Pay Attorney in Vallejo
Fighting for Solano County Workers Who Have Been Denied Proper Overtime Wages
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Vallejo is a diverse waterfront city in Solano County, home to healthcare workers, shipyard employees, retail staff, and government workers. Employees across this community work long hours in hospitals, stores, and offices, but many are not paid the overtime wages they have earned. Setareh Law Group has represented California employees for over 25 years, holding employers accountable when they violate California overtime laws by misclassifying workers, denying overtime pay, or forcing employees to work off the clock.
If your employer has denied you overtime pay, misclassified you as exempt, required you to work off the clock, or failed to pay for all hours worked, you have legal rights. This page explains how overtime pay claims work in Vallejo, what deadlines apply, and how Setareh Law Group can help you recover the wages you are owed.
Key Information for Vallejo Workers Seeking Overtime Pay
- Most common overtime violations in Vallejo: off the clock work in healthcare, misclassification in retail, and unpaid overtime in government positions.
- Where cases are filed: Solano County Superior Court Vallejo Courthouse, 321 Tuolumne St, Vallejo, CA 94590.
Statute of limitations for overtime claims: Three years for unpaid wages under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 338.
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Our law office is located in Beverly Hills at 420 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, approximately 350 miles from Vallejo. We represent Vallejo workers through phone, video conferencing, and in person meetings at the Solano County Superior Court or by appointment. We serve all of California from this single physical office.
Firm Background at a Glance
Setareh Law Group is an employment law firm founded in 1999 by Chaim Shaun Setareh (California Bar Number 204514), headquartered at 420 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, representing employees throughout Solano County in overtime pay violations , wage theft, misclassification, and other wage and hour cases.
Major Employers in Vallejo
Employer | Industry | Vallejo Area Employees |
Kaiser Permanente Vallejo | Healthcare | 3,000+ |
City of Vallejo | Government | 800+ |
Vallejo City Unified School District | Education | 1,500+ |
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | Entertainment | 1,500+ |
Touro University California | Education | 1,000+ |
Who Is Entitled to Receive Overtime Pay?
California has some of the strongest overtime laws in the country. Most employees are entitled to overtime pay when they work more than certain hours in a day or week.
California overtime rules for non exempt employees
- Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 8 in a workday
- Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek
- Double time pay at 2 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 12 in a workday
- Double time pay at 2 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 8 on the seventh consecutive day of work
Example of overtime calculation
If your regular hourly rate is 20 perhour,overtimehoursarepaidat 30 per hour. Double time hours are paid at $40 per hour. An overtime pay attorney in Vallejo can help you calculate what you are owed.
What Makes an Employee Exempt From Overtime?
Not all employees are entitled to overtime. California law has specific exemptions that employers must prove apply to each employee. The Cornell Legal Information Institute’s FLSA exemption overview provides general background.
Common exemptions under California law
- Executive exemption for managers who supervise at least two employees and have hiring and firing authority
- Administrative exemption for employees who perform office work directly related to management policies
- Professional exemption for licensed professionals like doctors, lawyers, and architects
- Computer professional exemption for certain software engineers meeting a salary threshold
- Outside sales exemption for employees who spend most of their time selling away from the employer’s workplace
What employers get wrong about exemptions
- Job titles do not determine exemption status. An employee called a manager may not actually supervise anyone.
- Salary alone does not determine exemption. The employee must also perform exempt duties.
- Employers cannot simply declare an employee exempt. They must prove the exemption applies.
The salary threshold for exempt employees is tied to the state minimum wage. As of 2025, the annual salary requirement is $70,304, as announced in a California DIR news release. If your employer claims you are exempt but you perform non exempt work, you may be owed unpaid overtime. For more information, see our salary employee laws in California page.
Common Wage and Hour Violations in Vallejo
Vallejo workers face many types of overtime and wage violations. Recognizing these violations is the first step toward recovering your unpaid wages. The National Employment Law Project wage theft page tracks wage theft nationwide.
Minimum wage violations
Employers paying less than California’s minimum wage of $16.50 per hour violate the law. If your effective hourly rate fell below minimum wage after accounting for all hours worked, you may have a claim.
Overtime violations
Employers failing to pay overtime at 1.5 times your regular rate for hours over 8 in a day or 40 in a week, or double time for hours over 12 in a day, violate the law.
Employee misclassification
Employers labeling workers as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime, benefits, and payroll taxes violate the law. Under California’s ABC test, most workers are employees. See our misclassification page.
Meal and rest break violations
Employers failing to provide 30 minute meal breaks for shifts over 5 hours or 10 minute rest breaks for every 4 hours worked violate the law and owe penalty pay.
Off the clock work
Employers requiring workers to clock out but continue working, attend meetings off the clock, or answer emails after hours without pay violate the law.
Waiting time penalties
Employers failing to provide final paychecks immediately upon termination or within 72 hours of quitting owe waiting time penalties of up to 30 days of pay.
What Can You Receive in an Overtime Claim?
California law allows workers to recover significant amounts when employers violate overtime laws.
Types of compensation available
- Unpaid overtime wages at 1.5 or 2 times your regular rate for all overtime hours worked
- Unpaid minimum wage if your effective hourly rate fell below minimum wage
- Waiting time penalties of up to 30 days of pay if your final paycheck was late
- Meal break penalties of one hour of pay for each missed meal break
- Rest break penalties of one hour of pay for each missed rest break
- Attorney fees and court costs which your employer pays if you win
- Interest on unpaid wages
Setareh Law Group has recovered over one billion dollars for California workers, including millions in overtime pay cases. The Workplace Fairness organization provides additional resources on wage recovery.
Can You Be Retaliated Against for Filing an Overtime Claim?
No. Retaliation for asking about overtime pay or filing an overtime claim is illegal under California law.
Protected activities include
- Asking your employer about overtime pay
- Complaining about unpaid overtime
- Filing a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner
- Contacting an overtime pay attorney in Vallejo
- Participating in an investigation of overtime violations
Examples of retaliation include
- Firing or laying you off
- Reducing your hours or changing your schedule
- Demoting you or reducing your pay
- Harassing you or giving negative performance reviews
What Types of Employment Cases Do We Handle?
Our firm handles all types of overtime and wage and hour cases for Vallejo workers.
Wage and hour violations
- Unpaid overtime
- Minimum wage violations
- Missed meal and rest breaks
- Off the clock work
- Waiting time penalties
Employee misclassification
- Independent contractor misclassification
- Exempt vs non exempt misclassification
Retaliation claims
- Retaliation for complaining about unpaid overtime
- Retaliation for filing wage claims
Act Early Employment Claims Require Fast Action
Overtime claims have strict deadlines. Waiting too long can permanently bar your claim.
Why acting early matters
- Evidence disappears over time
- Witnesses forget details or leave the company
- Pay stubs and time records may be lost
- Statutes of limitations expire
Do not wait to contact an overtime pay attorney in Vallejo.
Local Resources for Overtime Claims in Vallejo
Fact 1 The Solano County Superior Court Vallejo Courthouse at 321 Tuolumne St, Vallejo, CA 94590 handles civil wage and hour cases for Vallejo and all of Solano County. The courthouse is located in downtown Vallejo.
Fact 2 The nearest DLSE Labor Commissioner office for Vallejo workers is located at 1515 Clay St, Suite 401, Oakland, CA 94612, approximately 30 miles from Vallejo. Workers can file claims by mail or online.
Fact 3 Vallejo has a large healthcare workforce with over 5,000 workers employed at Kaiser Permanente and other medical facilities. Healthcare workers file overtime claims at higher rates than most other industries.
Why Choose Setareh Law Group for Your Vallejo Overtime Case
- Over one billion dollars recovered for California workers since 1999, including overtime pay, wage theft, and misclassification cases.
- 25 plus years of employment law experience. Founding attorney Chaim Shaun Setareh (Bar Number 204514) has practiced exclusively in employment law since 1999.
- Recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and CAALA.
- Licensed in all California federal courts, including the Eastern District of California which covers Vallejo.
- Spanish speaking staff available. Hablamos Español.
- Contingency fee means you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win or settle your case. If we do not recover for you, you owe us nothing for our time.
Areas We Serve Across California
Counties: Los Angeles | Orange County | San Diego | Riverside | San Bernardino | Ventura | Santa Barbara | San Francisco | Alameda | Contra Costa | Sacramento | San Joaquin | Fresno | Kern | Stanislaus | Tulare | Monterey | Santa Clara | and every other county in the state.
Cities: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale, Pasadena, Irvine, Anaheim, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Fremont, Sacramento, Bakersfield, Stockton, and hundreds more.
FAQ's: Overtime Pay Attorney in Vallejo
What is overtime pay under California law?
Overtime is 1.5 times your regular rate for hours over 8 in a day or 40 in a week. Double time is 2 times your regular rate for hours over 12 in a day.
Who is entitled to receive overtime pay?
Most non exempt employees are entitled to overtime. Exempt employees like certain managers and professionals are not.
What makes you exempt from the receipt of overtime?
Exemption depends on job duties, not job titles. To be exempt, an employee must perform specific duties and meet a salary threshold.
What is the salary basis test?
The salary basis test requires that exempt employees be paid a fixed salary of at least twice the minimum wage for full time employment, not an hourly wage.
What can I receive in an overtime claim?
You can receive unpaid overtime wages, waiting time penalties, meal and rest break penalties, attorney fees, and court costs.
How can I prove the hours I worked?
Keep your own records of start times, end times, and breaks. Save pay stubs, emails, and texts about schedules.
Can I be retaliated against for filing a claim for lost overtime wages?
No. Retaliation for filing an overtime claim is illegal. If your employer retaliates, you have a separate claim.
How long do I have to file an overtime claim in California?
Three years for unpaid wages under Code of Civil Procedure Section 338. Do not wait to contact an attorney.
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Contact us today:
📞 Phone: 310-888-7771
✉️ Email: help@setarehlaw.com
🌐 Address: 420 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills CA, 90210
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Consult with a qualified California employment attorney to discuss your individual situation.
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