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CA employment law, what does an employee need to do to sue employment to get back wages

what do I need to sue someone in order to get paid for my labor?

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If you worked as an employee and not as an independant contractor, file a claim with the California Labor Commissioner. That agency will collect for you.

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You need to file a claim with the California Division of Labor Standard Enforcement (the Labor Commissioner). Their website is linked below. The staff there are friendly and will help you understand the process and fill out the paperwork.

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You need to file a claim with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement , commonly referred to as the Labor Commissioner, who will try to collect for you free of charge or you can retain a private attorney. Be sure to claim waiting time penalties of up to 30 days wages, per Labor Code Section 203. Note, that if you hire a private attorney, he can claim reasonable attorneys fees and costs as well.

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