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San Jose Unpaid Hours Lawyer

You have the right to receive fair compensation on the job. Unfortunately, unpaid hours are a common problem impacting employees in all industries. If you are denied your rightful wages, get the fierce legal representation you need from our San Jose unpaid hours lawyer.

Venardi Zurada LLP protects the rights of workers. With our legal knowledge, expertise, and experience, we fight to get you any wages owed. Our law firm has a long list of happy, satisfied clients and a track record of success. For trusted legal guidance, schedule a consultation today.

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  1. Our San Jose Unpaid Hours Lawyer Protects Your Rights Against Employers
  2. Get The Compensation You Are Entitled To In A San Jose Unpaid Hours Claim
  3. Schedule A Consultation Today With Our San Jose Unpaid Hours Lawyer

Our San Jose Unpaid Hours Lawyers Protect Your Rights Against Employers

Most of us work hard for a living, earning our paychecks. Unfortunately, actions on the part of employers can prevent you from receiving the amount owed. If faced with this problem, contact Venardi Zurada LLP right away.

Our experienced San Jose unpaid hours lawyers understand how this situation can impact your life. Unfortunately, unscrupulous employers often try to cut costs and boost profits by:

  • Failing to pay for company training or staff meetings
  • Failing to pay for clean-up or other work performed before or after shifts
  • Asking workers to clock out despite still working
  • Rounding off hourly pay to deprive you of earnings
  • Failing to pay overtime, holiday pay, or other agreed-on or legally required wages

The California Labor Code takes a tough stance on unfair labor practices. Our experienced San Jose unpaid hours lawyers provide the fierce legal representation you need in dealing with employers and takes action to get the total amount you are owed.

Get The Compensation You Are Entitled To In A San Jose Unpaid Hours Claim

Unpaid hours deprive you of income. It’s unfair and can jeopardize your ability to provide for yourself and your family. At Venardi Zurada LLP, our experienced San Jose unpaid hours lawyers protect your rights and helps you get the total wages and other compensation you are entitled to. Actions we take on your behalf include:

  • Reviewing your allegations and explaining how both state and federal wage protection laws apply
  • Gathering employment records, past pay stubs, and other potential evidence
  • Contacting your employer to resolve the problem while protecting your rights on the job
  • Filing a claim through the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) to get the maximum amount you are owed

The compensation you may be entitled to in a San Jose unpaid hours claim includes all prior outstanding wages and additional payments in the form of civil penalties against the employer, which could add significant amounts to your claim.

Schedule A Consultation Today With Our San Jose Unpaid Hours Lawyers

You work too hard to be denied full wages. At Venardi Zurada LLP, we fight to get the maximum compensation you are owed. We have extensive knowledge of state and federal laws and a track record of success in handling client claims. For the fierce legal representation required to protect your rights, call us at (833) 893-6763 or contact us online and schedule a consultation with our San Jose unpaid hours lawyers today.

"Mark’s advice was spot-on"

I retained Mark after consulting him regarding issues I was experiencing with my employer. Mark’s advice was spot-on, and he was extremely generous with both his time and billing. More importantly, Mark fought diligently for my rights throughout the process ensuring I was not taken advantage of. It can not be overstated how important it is to have a knowledgable attorney with integrity leading the way when you find yourself being bullied by a juggernaut of a corporation. Having Mark in my corner was the best decision I could have possibly made.

Chris C.

"Your Best Choice for Employment Law"

If you need an employment attorney in the Bay Area, Tanya and the team at VZ are highly regarded, and I consider them the best choice. You won’t be disappointed.

Aaron F.

"Empowered and Supported Every Step"

When I first made initial contact with them, they were very attentive, focused, and informative about my rights as a worker. I left feeling empowered and confident that they would represent me to the fullest, which they did. Any questions, concerns, or help I needed, they walked me through it, holding my hand without any rebuttal from them. Jamie was super smart, attentive, and friendly. She made me feel cared for without feeling embarrassed about the fundamentals of my case. We won! Martin is super cool, smart, and supportive of the working class. Without this dynamic duo, I would have been hopeless and just a victim of injustice at the workplace. So, kudos and thanks 🙏🏿 to Venardi and Zurada. For the record, Martin did my intake and believed in me. He gave the green light to push their train of victory down the path of injustice, and we prevailed. So, don’t feel afraid. Let them represent you to the fullest!

Robs R.

Case Results

Settlement

$3 Million

Employment

Truck Drivers v. Agricultural Company. $3,000,000 class action settlement agreement that included payments to truck drivers and forgiveness of their debt. Our firm was lead co-counsel in a class action and PAGA claim for truck drivers of an agricultural company engaging in wage theft. The drivers did not receive pay as they waited substantial amounts of time to load and unload their trucks. Truck drivers who left the company were unlawfully charged for training expenses to discourage them from leaving. The settlement resulted in hundreds of hard-working truck drivers being better compensated for their work going back over five years, and forgiveness of the unlawful training charges.

Attorney on Case
Mark

Mark Venardi

Partner

Settlement

$1.5 Million

Discrimination ClaimsEmploymentRetaliation ClaimsWrongful Termination

Judgment in excess of $1.5 million (with attorneys’ fees). Employees v. Indian Restaurant: Four employees of a restaurant were wrongfully terminated and threatened with deportation after they complained about repeated wage and hour violations by the employer. The employees worked more than 60 hours per week and were frequently shorted on their already meager “salaries”. The employer repeatedly promised to make up the backpay in the future and, after employees became persistent in their complaints about the unpaid wages and long hours, the owners of the restaurant threatened to call immigration authorities and have the employees deported. We prevailed at trial, persisted through six bankruptcies, multiple fraudulent liens on assets, and eventually seized three investment properties belonging to the employers.

Attorney on Case
Martin

Martin Zurada

Partner

Judgment

$1.5 million

Employment

Martin Zurada led a case for two disadvantaged and frequently houseless immigrants who were cheated and abused by an unscrupulous motel owner in Oakland. Both were cheated out of their wages for the hard work they had been putting in at the motel. Worse yet, our female client was repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted by the motel owner. The motel owner knew that our female client was in need of the income from her motel job to obtain stable housing and regain custody of her children. He never imagined that these powerless people would fight back or find a law firm that would believe in them and would fight for their rights. We fought numerous motions and other delay tactics to get to trial. The highest offer we ever got was “$5,000” for both of our clients. We were told that our clients had a “nuisance” lawsuit that was worth nothing. We couldn’t wait for years for a jury trial in Alameda County, so we agreed to bring the case before a judge to speed up the wheels of justice. After a five-day trial led by Martin Zurada, we obtained a judgment for over $800,000 for our clients, and then we augmented it with an award of over $750,000 in attorney’s fees and costs. We then aggressively pursued collection, and, within six months of the trial, we forced the sale of the motel where all of the wrongdoing happened which resulted in our clients and our firm obtaining full money justice.

Attorney on Case
Martin

Martin Zurada

Partner

Settlement

$600 Thousand

Employment

Our clients were pharmacist who were misclassified as salaried employees and not paid their overtime and were not provided their meal or rest breaks. This type of case requires significant document analysis, and we reviewed a voluminous number of documents to confirm what was happening to our clients.

Attorney on Case
Mark

Mark Venardi

Partner

Settlement

$550 Thousand

Employment

Our clients worked at a restaurant that did not pay them all of their wages and did not make meal/rest breaks available. This case involved over a dozen plaintiffs at various jobs at the restaurant, all of whom were wronged. Defendants repeatedly denied responsibility until right before trial, and we won multiple legal battles to achieve justice.

Attorney on Case
Mark

Mark Venardi

Partner

Office Locations

155 Grand Avenue, Suite 1075, Oakland, CA 94612

833-893-6763

101 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

833-893-6763

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A fierce advocate for individuals in the Bay Area. Practicing law for over 30 years, he specializes in complex personal injury matters. His expertise, backed by his service in the Coast Guard and legal career in Oakland and Walnut Creek, is wholly dedicated to serving the community.
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