Cases We Handle
Practicing Law Across Many AreasClient-Focused and Attentive Representation
Our firm has cultivated a strong reputation for winning results throughout our decades of practice. We are rarely unsuccessful; litigation is what we do. However, just as important for us is client engagement. We will work together with you to build your case, and you can expect thorough and frequent communication throughout the legal process. Our lawyers aim to be responsive and accessible, and we put your needs and interests at the forefront as we strategize your case. Whether you are vexed about your hostile work environment, an unlawful termination, or a blatant violation of your labor rights, our labor attorneys are here to fight for you.
Contact Gaines & Gaines online for a free initial consultation to discuss your legal options today. Let’s champion your labor rights together.
San Bernardino Employment Law Firm
Do You Need Legal Representation in a San Bernardino Employment Case?
Whatever sort of involvement you have in an employment dispute and wherever you are located in San Bernardino County, Gaines & Gaines offer fully informed and persuasive employment law advice and management to either employees or employers working through a broad range of employment law cases.
Meal & Rest Break Violations
California employment law mandates that employers provide meal and rest breaks and ensure employees take these breaks on time. A common violation occurs when an employee skips a meal break or does not take it on time. Our Stockton employment lawyers have experience resolving meal and rest break violations in favor of employees, getting them the backpay and compensation they’re entitled to.
Key meal and rest break requirements include:
- 30-minute unpaid meal breaks must be provided to employees working more than 5 hours.
- Employees should take meal breaks within the first 5 hours of work.
- Employers should offer second meal periods to shifts exceeding 10 hours (this may be waived in some circumstances).
Wage & Hour Violations
Despite California’s extensive labor laws designed to ensure fair treatment of employees, many employers still violate wage regulations. Common violations include failing to pay employees on time upon termination and making unlawful deductions from paychecks.
One crucial wage and hour law to be aware of is California’s minimum wage law. As of January 1st, 2017, the California minimum wage now increases annually as required by state law. We have included a table of the latest minimum wage rate schedule on our Wage and Hour Violations page.
Do you need to deal with an employment matter in San Bernardino County? To find a Gaines & Gaines employment law attorney convenient to you, call us at (866) 400-4450
Gaines & Gaines Has the Skill to Help Your Case
For more than a quarter of a century, 25 years, we have provided comprehensive help when you most need it. Our commitment to you is resolved and effectiveness. Our wages and hour attorney (s) are set on securing for you the fairest outcome possible and are tenacious in preparing a strong case.
Key Experience
Our large and experienced employment law legal team offers a full range of employment law services that includes:
- Sexual harassment
- Wrongful termination
- Discrimination
- Retaliation
- Whistleblower claims
- Incidents of unpaid wages claim
- Tipped employees
- Missed breaks
- Sick leave
- Family medical leave
- Severance agreements
- Employment contracts
- Disputes over pay equity
- Meal and rest breaks
- Independent contractor versus Employee classification
- Tipped Employees
Testimonials
Over Millions Recovered for Those InjuredOvertime Laws
Most California employees are entitled to overtime pay, protected by California and federal laws. Our Overtime Laws page has more specific information about the law, but generally, overtime workers are entitled to:
- 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for any hours worked over 40 hours in a week
- 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for any hours over 8 hours in one day
- 2 times the regular rate of pay when working more than 12 hours in one day
Some common positions are generally not qualified for overtime pay, such as certain executives and independent contractors. However, some companies intentionally misclassify employees as independent contractors when they are regular employees.
Our Calabasas employment lawyers can help you take legal action if you have been denied overtime pay and determine whether you have been misclassified for that purpose.
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“I have recommended this firm to several people”
- Edna Hairston
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Employment Class Action $1,100,000
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Employment Class Action $1,199,000
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Employment Class Action $2,475,000
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Demanda laboral colectiva $3,003,000
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Demanda laboral colectiva $2,200,000
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule Your Free Initial ConsultationCall us at (866) 400-4450 or fill out an online form to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case and explore your options.
FAQ
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Do you offer free consultations?
Yes. Gaines & Gaines, APLC offers prospective clients a no-cost consultation to help them assess whether they have a claim and whether we can help them pursue it.
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How do employment law and labor law differ from one another?
Labor law typically involves laws that pertain to unions and employers. Employment law is focused on the rights of individual employees.
Employment law also includes wage and hour issues, such as employers who fail to pay employees properly or fail to pay all wages that earned by employees.
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When do you need an employment lawyer?
If you think that your employer is not paying you correctly, not paying you on time, or has taken negative action against you (such as a demotion, cut in pay or hours, or termination) which you believe is illegally based on a right or protection that you have under the law (such as your race, gender, age, ethnicity), you should contact an employment lawyer to determine if your rights have been violated.
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What entity do I contact about employee-employer disputes?
Call Gaines & Gaines, APLC for a free consultation.