ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MINIMUM WAGE

Currently, California’s minimum wage is $8.00 per hour. However, California’s minimum wage will be raised to $9.00 per hour on July 1, 2014 and to $10.00 on January 1, 2016.

Some facts to know about minimum wage:
• Minimum wage is an obligation of the employer and cannot be waived by any agreement, including collective bargaining agreements.
• Minimum wage is the same for both adult and minor employees.
• The employer may NOT use your tips as a credit toward its obligation to pay the minimum wage.
• If your employer discriminates or retaliates against you in any manner whatsoever, for example, he fires you because you asked him why you weren’t being paid the minimum wage, or because you file a claim or threaten to file a claim with the Labor Commissioner, you can file a discrimination/retaliation complaint.

What can you do if your employer does not pay you at least the minimum wage? Contact theLaw Offices of Payab & Associates @ (818) 918-5522 or visit http://employmentlawyersla.com/

The Law Offices of Payab & Associates is a Los Angeles based law firm with more than 17 years of experience in employment cases. Our office has successfully litigated many complex disputes including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, racial discrimination, wage and labor disputes, and retaliation cases.