While it is true that the State's DLSE can handle wage violations, the process is slow and cumbersome, and the reality is that there is very little enforcement.

Your mother and her co-workers are, however, entitled to file suit against their employer for unpaid wages, penalties and interest. Her immigration status cannot be used against her in such a lawsuit. I know that because I handled the case that resulted in a Court of Appeal decision affirming that immigration status is irrelevant in lawsuits enforcing labor laws.

I may be able to take on such a case for your mother, and if so, I would do so on a contingency fee basis (no attorneys fees unless we collect on her behalf from the employer).

If your mother would like a no-obligation consultation, please contact my office.

While it is true that the State's DLSE can handle wage violations, the process is slow and cumbersome, and the reality is that there is very little enforcement.

Your mother and her co-workers are, however, entitled to file suit against their employer for unpaid wages, penalties and interest. Her immigration status cannot be used against her in such a lawsuit. I know that because I handled the case that resulted in a Court of Appeal decision affirming that immigration status is irrelevant in lawsuits enforcing labor laws.

I may be able to take on such a case for your mother, and if so, I would do so on a contingency fee basis (no attorneys fees unless we collect on her behalf from the employer).

If your mother would like a no-obligation consultation, please contact my office.

While it is true that the State's DLSE can handle wage violations, the process is slow and cumbersome, and the reality is that there is very little enforcement.

Your mother and her co-workers are, however, entitled to file suit against their employer for unpaid wages, penalties and interest. Her immigration status cannot be used against her in such a lawsuit. I know that because I handled the case that resulted in a Court of Appeal decision affirming that immigration status is irrelevant in lawsuits enforcing labor laws.

I may be able to take on such a case for your mother, and if so, I would do so on a contingency fee basis (no attorneys fees unless we collect on her behalf from the employer).

If your mother would like a no-obligation consultation, please contact my office.