Dealing with Unpaid Wages

Employees may estimate the number of hours they worked, and were not paid, if the employer has inadequate payroll records. In every jury trial, the jury is given an instruction on what the law is. If the employer has failed to keep accurate records of the hours that the employee works, or does not bring them to trial, the following jury instruction is read:

State law requires California employers to keep payroll records showing the hours worked by and wages paid to employees. If Defendants have not presented accurate information about the hours worked by the Plaintiff then your decision may be based upon a reasonable estimate of the hours worked, CACI 2703.

Do not be afraid to file a lawsuit for unpaid wages, including overtime, if you or your employer do not have completely accurate records of the times you worked such as through time cards. However, do not exaggerate your claims of hours worked. Contact a Los Angeles unpaid wages lawyer from our firm today to find out if you have a case.