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  • About Us
    • Matt Ruggles
    • Our Team
    • Our Values
  • Practice Areas
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Workplace Discrimination
    • Disability Discrimination
    • Workplace Harassment
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    • Unpaid Wages
    • Severance Agreements
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How Do I Collect Unpaid Wages from Independent Contractor Misclassification?

How Do I Collect Unpaid Wages from Independent Contractor Misclassification?

by Matthew Ruggles | Jun 26, 2025 | Misclassification, Unpaid Wages

Some California employers think they’ve found a clever way to skip out on paying wages, overtime, and payroll taxes: they use what is known as “independent contractor misclassification” i.e. misclassify workers as independent contractors (ICs) instead of...
How to Demand Unpaid Wages Like an Employment Lawyer

How to Demand Unpaid Wages Like an Employment Lawyer

by Matthew Ruggles | Jun 23, 2025 | Advanced Commissions, Commission Chargebacks, Compensation Plans, Earned Wages, Misclassification, Missed Meal Periods, Unpaid Wages

Most employees encounter the situation where the employer hasn’t paid all of the employee’s earned wages and the employee is left wondering how to demand unpaid wages. It might be unpaid overtime, a missing commission, an unexplained commission chargeback, or a bonus...
Am I Misclassified as an Independent Contractor in California?

Am I Misclassified as an Independent Contractor in California?

by Matthew Ruggles | Jun 18, 2025 | Misclassification, Unpaid Wages

If your employer classifies you as an independent contractor, but you’re doing the same work as the company’s employees, you’re probably wondering: Am I really an independent contractor, or am I being misclassified? I’m Matt Ruggles, and I’ve spent...
Fastest Ways to Recover Unpaid Wages in California (Ranked Worst to Best)

Fastest Ways to Recover Unpaid Wages in California (Ranked Worst to Best)

by Matthew Ruggles | Jun 17, 2025 | Unpaid Wages

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance your employer owes you money and you need it now. Understanding the fastest ways to recover unpaid wages can make the difference between getting paid in days, months, or years and avoiding the costly mistakes that delay or...
Recovering Unpaid Commissions in California: $1M Case Study

Recovering Unpaid Commissions in California: $1M Case Study

by Matthew Ruggles | May 27, 2025 | Advanced Commissions, Commission Chargebacks, Compensation Plans, Earned Wages, Unpaid Wages

Recovering unpaid commissions is a legal right under California law, but most employees don’t know where to start. When employers refuse to pay commissions that have already been earned, it’s not a misunderstanding. It’s wage theft. Matt Ruggles, a California...
How Do I Ask for Unpaid Wages Without Getting Fired?

How Do I Ask for Unpaid Wages Without Getting Fired?

by Matthew Ruggles | May 17, 2025 | Advanced Commissions, Commission Chargebacks, Compensation Plans, Earned Wages, Misclassification, Missed Meal Periods, Unpaid Wages

If your employer isn’t paying you correctly, whether it’s your hourly wages, overtime, commissions, bonuses, split shift premiums, or meal and rest break premiums, you may be wondering how to demand your unpaid wages without getting fired. Matt Ruggles is an...
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