Employment Law Class Action Lawyers in San Diego
When your employer has treated you unfairly at work, you may feel powerless. Even though you believe your employer is breaking the law, bringing a lawsuit can seem out of reach. You may be afraid of employer retaliation or it may seem that your claim is too small to pay for the court costs.
There may be another option.
Are other employees experiencing the same treatment? You may be able to band together to file a class action lawsuit against your employer. At Backstom & Heinrichs, in San Diego, California, our class action lawyers can help a few or many employees expose employers who break state and federal employment laws. Contact us online or call us toll free at 866-264-6543 to speak with us about starting or joining a class action.
The Benefits of an Employment Class Action
While it is always possible to bring an individual claim, a class action settlement or lawsuit can:
- Reduce litigation costs for each individual class member
- Change the power dynamics, often in favor of the employees
- Increase visibility of your employer's actions
- Ensure that everyone who is being mistreated has a voice
Furthermore, if you put your name on the complaint, you may be eligible for additional compensation as the class representative.
PAGA Claims
Under the Private Attorney General Act, employees and classes of employees can sue employers for violations of the California Labor Code. Unlike other employment law claims, claims under the PAGA allow private citizens to act in the place of the attorney general and pursue civil penalties normally available only to the State. Employees who bring PAGA claims are able to split the civil penalties with the State. Our attorneys are very knowledgeable in this area and have given presentations to other attorneys about the Private Attorney General Act and class action issues.
Experienced California Class Action Lawyers
Our attorneys have extensive experience in California class action litigation involving wage and hour claims. We are known for our aggressive trial advocacy and relentless resolve. Trust your case to a team with more than 35 years of combined experience. Trust your case to Backstrom & Heinrichs.
We have a proven record of results in a wide range of wage and hour class actions, including:
- Unpaid overtime
- Employee misclassifications
- Mass layoffs
- Unpaid wages
- Lunch and break violations
Helping Employees Throughout California
Our class action lawyers represent classes of employees throughout California, including northern California, the Inland Empire, San Diego and Los Angeles. Contact us toll free at 866-264-6543 for a free initial consultation.
