Even though individual employee claims for unpaid wages might be insignifi cant, when these claims are included in a single, class-action lawsuit, the opposite is true. An employer's financial exposure from a single, class-action lawsuit can be millions of dollars.

What wage and hour claims can be included in a classaction lawsuit? Wage claims from independent contractors or salaried employees for misclassifi cation; claims for missed meal periods and/or rest periods; claims for unpaid overtime wages or unpaid minimum wage - any or all of these claims can be part of a single, class-action lawsuit against your company.

Many aggressive plaintiffs' law fi rms have turned wage and hour class-action lawsuits into a business. At CESmith Law Firm, we represent YOU, the employer.

• Vigorous legal representation during all phases of California class-action litigation in either state or federal court.

• In California, wage and hour class-action lawsuits have become the new normal with devastating financial outcomes for employers. Are you at risk?

  Early case analysis and strategic guidance to evaluate the options for eff ective case management and resolution.
• Establishment of thorough documentation to demonstrate compliance with California Wage & Hour laws.
• Education and training to ensure your management team can recognize and comply with the requirements of California's Labor Code and Wage Orders.