Wage and Hour Litigation
our extensive experience and unique approach makes us one of the most strategic and highly sought-after firms in the state for all stages of wage and hour litigation.
“Medina McKelvey is one of the most strategic firms handling wage and hour defense in California. Their mediation briefs are some of the best and most creative I have seen. They know how to get cases resolved efficiently and are a pleasure to work with.”
- PROMINENT CALIFORNIA CLASS AND PAGA MEDIATOR
Thousands of Businesses in California are Facing The Threat of Six- and Seven-Figure Lawsuits
Over 4,500
Over 4,500 wage and hour lawsuits were filed in California in the last year. On average, that’s 12 per day.
22.4%
Every year, the number of employment class and PAGA actions has increased, on average, by 22.4%.
$250,000
Wage and hour class and PAGA actions can cost a business on average $250,000 for every 100 employees represented in the lawsuit.
This is the biggest legal threat faced by California businesses today. At Medina McKelvey, we want to see our clients challenge wage and hour lawsuits as effectively as possible or avoid them altogether.
Why Choose Us? WE HAVE PROVEN METHODS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR BUSINESS
PREPARED AND READY FOR THE NEW ERA OF WAGE AND HOUR LITIGATION
The law changed recently, giving employers—for the first time ever—an opportunity to eliminate or drastically reduce exposure through early compliance and remediation efforts, if they act quickly. While many firms scramble to adapt to these new standards, we have been doing this for years with our innovative Compliance Plan, which culminates in a wage and hour certification proven to reduce exposure and help prevent future lawsuits.
Client Focused
We are a client-centered law firm. We partner and collaborate with you to give you the most strategic and best options for your organization. We take on the burdens of legal actions and projects and simplify the process so that you can focus 100% on your business.
Best-in-Class Service
With fewer billable hour requirements than traditional law firms and a lean structure and approach, Medina McKelvey makes client service our top priority. We carefully strategize and keep you informed at every step, while working efficiently throughout the process.
Premium Legal Expertise
Our firm consists of carefully selected legal professionals at the top of their game who are trained in building relationships and strengthening employers.
Creative Solutions
Medina McKelvey has revolutionized the way employment protection and compliance are thought about and achieved. Our firm does not handle compliance or lawsuit prevention piecemeal, but instead has developed an entire system and approach for getting you out of litigation and better protected for the future.
California Employment LAws v. Your Business
It’s not a question of if you will get hit with a lawsuit, it’s when, and you need a solid partner on your side who can help you navigate a lawsuit and emerge stronger, wiser, and better protected on the other side.
Your ACTION Plan: PROTECT AND Defend Your Business
Engage Medina McKelvey
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Schedule a consultation to review your case, assess your risk, and start developing an action plan.
Defend Your Business
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Leverage our aggressive and innovative strategies to resolve the lawsuit, reduce your penalties, and protect your business.
GROW Your Business
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Refocus your energy on growing your business, knowing you are walking away from a legal challenge better protected.
What is a Wage and Hour Lawsuit? Gain Some Knowledge
Doing business in California can be difficult, but staying on top of the labor code and various laws impacting your business operations doesn't have to be.
Employee Class Action V. YOur Business
Has your business been hit with an employment class action alleging California Labor Code violations? Don't panic. This video will get you up to speed on the basics and present some logical steps you can take.
PAGA Action V. YOur Business
If a PAGA action is directed at your business, what should you do? And what is a PAGA action, anyway?
“Wage and hour” explained
The term “wage and hour” refers to the laws and rules related to the wages and working hours of employees. Most “wage and hour” laws concern nonexempt or hourly employees (those who are not salaried or exempt from state and federal overtime laws). These laws and rules define what is compensable work time, set the minimum wage and overtime requirements, contain rules related to meal and rest periods, and identify several other very technical requirements related to paychecks, paystubs, expense reimbursement, etc. These laws often change, are updated frequently, and are constantly being clarified or redefined in court, setting the stage for many different types of wage and hour claims. Employees and their lawyers often seek to assert these claims as a class action or as a Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) action on behalf of all hourly employees. The potential for these claims to expand to an entire workforce in a class or PAGA action make these types of lawsuits the biggest legal threat to California businesses.
Top Ten Things to Know if This is Your First Wage and Hour Lawsuit
Is this your first time being sued with a wage and hour lawsuit? Enter your name and email to download our Top Ten Things to Know If This Is Your First Wage and Hour Lawsuit informational brochure to learn about the most common types of wage and hour lawsuits and potential strategies for defending and preventing these actions.
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Our Results Speak For Themselves
We want your first wage and hour lawsuit to be your last wage and hour lawsuit.
1,000
We have collectively defended over one thousand wage and hour lawsuits all over California.
50
We have handled wage and hour cases in over fifty different industries.
90%
99%
of our cases resolve before formal discovery
of our cases resolve before going to trial
95%
40%
of our cases resolve before mediation or any significant court intervention
of our cases resolve before class certification
Meet The Leaders
of Our Wage and Hour
Litigation Practice Group
Our wage and hour team is made up of business owners, entrepreneurs, HR and legal professionals, executive leaders, and former BigLaw partners who have served, trained, and represented thousands of businesses. We are committed to helping you efficiently manage, resolve, and avoid costly lawsuits so that you can get back to running your business.
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Nelson
Partner, Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Director
“Wage and hour class action and PAGA lawsuits are the biggest threat facing California employers today. Employers must be prepared to manage them effectively and mitigate risk so they can refocus on their business.”
Alex
Medina
Founding Partner
“The best defense against California’s often oppressive employment laws is a good offense. This includes proactive and engaging education, training, testing, and enforcement. We don’t know any California law firm that seamlessly integrates HR, Compliance, and Litigation Defense and Prevention better than we do at Medina McKelvey.”
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Discuss Your Case
Have you just been sued in a wage and hour or PAGA lawsuit?
Our one-hour evaluation will give you everything you need to know, including answers to your most pressing questions and the most likely outcome of the wage and hour lawsuit you are facing.
Please out the following form and a member of our Wage and Hour Practice Group will be in touch to schedule a meeting with one of our attorneys.
Our Expertise Goes Beyond Just Wage and Hour Defense
Advice and Counsel
Advice, counsel, tools, and customized solutions that support and protect your business, including a first-of-its-kind wage and hour compliance plan designed to prevent wage and hour lawsuits.
Compliance Plans
Make your organization better, stronger, and healthier with a complete compliance review and action plan. Get an inside look at areas of strength and potential areas of liability.
Employment Litigation
Navigate the complex and evolving landscape of employment law to find peace, foster growth, and strengthen relationships within your organization.
Investigations
Workplace investigations that are timely, impartial, and thorough. Our experienced investigators and crisis response specialists provide the skills, knowledge, and expertise you need to document and resolve complaints.
Wage and Hour Litigation
Our extensive experience and unique approach makes us one of the most strategic and highly sought-after firms in the state to handle all stages of wage and hour litigation.
Compliance Training
Our lawyers at Medina McKelvey started California Compliance Solutions, LLC, which provides a first- and only-of-its kind wage and hour training, testing, and certification platform for employees and managers in California.