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  • About Us
    • Matt Ruggles
    • Our Team
    • Our Values
  • Practice Areas
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Workplace Discrimination
    • Disability Discrimination
    • Workplace Harassment
    • Workplace Retaliation
    • Unpaid Wages
    • Severance Agreements
  • Blog
  • FAQs
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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...
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...
5 Most Common Wage Violations in California

5 Most Common Wage Violations in California

by Matthew Ruggles | May 9, 2025 | Advanced Commissions, Earned Wages, Misclassification, Missed Meal Periods, Unpaid Wages

Matt Ruggles is a California employment attorney with over 30 years of experience litigating unpaid wage claims on behalf of employees. Over the course of his career, he has handled every type of wage dispute—from unpaid commissions and off-the-clock work to...
How Do I Resolve a Misclassification Dispute in California?

How Do I Resolve a Misclassification Dispute in California?

by Matthew Ruggles | Apr 19, 2025 | Misclassification, Unpaid Wages

To resolve a misclassification dispute in California, it’s essential to first understand what employee misclassification is and how the law applies to your situation. Misclassification happens when an employer unlawfully labels a worker as “exempt” from overtime. This...
How Do I Resolve an Unpaid Wages Dispute in California?

How Do I Resolve an Unpaid Wages Dispute in California?

by Matthew Ruggles | Apr 7, 2025 | Misclassification, Unpaid Wages

If you believe your employer has failed to pay you all wages owed—including unpaid regular hours, overtime, or double time—California law provides strong protections and a clear legal framework for you to resolve an unpaid wages dispute and recover money owed to you...
California Wage Theft: A Guide to Guarding Your Paycheck

California Wage Theft: A Guide to Guarding Your Paycheck

by Matthew Ruggles | Nov 11, 2023 | Earned Wages, Misclassification, Unpaid Wages

Have you been the victim of California wage theft because your employer failed to properly compensate you for your hours worked, denied you overtime pay, or violated minimum wage laws?  Learn about your resources and how the Ruggles Law Firm can assist. This guide...
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