EmploymentQuestion 249 of 690
An employer pays a non-exempt employee less than the legal minimum wage. The employee may recover the unpaid balance, and California law also allows recovery of:
a.Interest, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs of suit
b.Nothing beyond the unpaid wages
c.Only the cost of postage stamps
d.A criminal fine paid directly to the employee
Explanation
Labor Code §1194 allows an employee paid less than minimum wage or overtime to recover the unpaid balance plus interest, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs of the lawsuit, regardless of any agreement to work for less.
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