Are you a hospital worker in the San Francisco Bay area? Has your employer been giving you two different rates of pay that depend on whether you work a 12 hour shift or a shift of a different length? If so, you should be aware that this type of payment is called a ‘California differential’ or a ‘short shift premium.’ However, it is against the law to pay employees in this manner. California is more protective of its workers than other states. If you are a worker in California, you are entitled to receive overtime pay if you work above a certain number of hours per week. In addition, California has a higher minimum wage that most other states.

You may think that it is uncommon for workers to be cheated out of the correct amount of pay, however, this is not the case. Wal-Mart was recently involved in a wage dispute claim. The suit included over 100,000 current and former employees and dates back to 1998. The settlement is estimated to be around $54 million.

If you have been denied California’s minimum wage, or if you have been denied overtime pay, you should contact the skilled attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. You have the right to be paid appropriately for the hours and overtime you work. If you have been cheated out of pay, contact Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014. Call us for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We are here to help you!