Under California law, your paystub must display how many regular hours you worked, as well as how many overtime and double-time hours you were paid for in any given pay period. However, unless you have access to your timecards or are meticulously keeping track of the hours you work, you won’t know if the hours you were paid for match the hours you actually worked.

If you believe that your employer is not paying you correctly, you will need to start tracking your hours to get a sense of whether there is a wage theft issue. You also have the right to request a copy of your payroll records, which your employer must make available to you no later than 21 calendar days from the date you made such request. If your employer fails to make the payroll records available to you within the 21 day period, you may recover a $750.00 penalty from your employer.

Because each situation is different, it is important to speak to an experienced employment attorney about your situation. Contact Luna Legal Firm P.C. for a free phone consultation at info@lunalegalfirm.com.

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