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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
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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...
How Do I Resolve a Commission Dispute in California?

How Do I Resolve a Commission Dispute in California?

by Matthew Ruggles | Apr 2, 2025 | Advanced Commissions, Commission Chargebacks, Compensation Plans, Earned Wages, Unpaid Wages

If you work in sales or any role where commissions make up part of your compensation, it’s essential to understand your rights under California law. A commission dispute over unpaid or charged back commissions is common—and often arises when employers fail to follow...
What Is a Compensation Plan in California?

What Is a Compensation Plan in California?

by Matthew Ruggles | Mar 27, 2025 | Compensation Plans, Unpaid Wages

If you receive commissions, bonuses, or other variable pay, your employer may have referred you to your “compensation plan.” But what exactly is a compensation plan in California—and what happens if your employer doesn’t follow it? This blog explains what a...
What Is an Advanced Commission in California?

What Is an Advanced Commission in California?

by Matthew Ruggles | Mar 27, 2025 | Advanced Commissions, Unpaid Wages

If your paycheck includes commissions, you may have heard your employer refer to certain payments as an “advance.” But what exactly is an advanced commission—and what happens if you don’t stay employed long enough to “earn”  the “advanced” commission? This blog...
What Is a Commission Chargeback in California?

What Is a Commission Chargeback in California?

by Matthew Ruggles | Mar 27, 2025 | Commission Chargebacks, Unpaid Wages

If you earn commissions in California, you may have heard the term “chargeback” or “clawback” —when an employer takes back a commission you’ve already been paid. But is that legal? And under what conditions can your employer reclaim money from your paycheck? This blog...
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