# Denied Wages? Fresno PAGA & Class Action Lawyers Can Help! > Fresno workers, suspect wage theft? Our PAGA & class action attorneys help recover unpaid overtime, wages, and missed breaks. Source: https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/wage-hour-class-action/ Firm: Employment Lawyers Group — employee-side employment lawyers since 1993. Serving Fresno County, California. Phone: (818) 783-7300 (calling is the fastest way to reach the legal team) Office: 13418 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Contact form: https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/contact/ Consultations are free and confidential; cases are taken on contingency. --- If you and your co-workers have been illegally denied wages, overtime, or missed meal and rest breaks by your employer in Fresno County, a **Wage and Hour Class Action** or a **Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)** lawsuit may be the most effective way to recover your losses. This is often an aggressive way to pursue [unpaid wages](https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/unpaid-wages/). ## **Are You Eligible for a Wage & Hour Class Action Lawsuit?** Many California employers violate the law in systematic ways that affect dozens or hundreds of employees. We specialize in investigating and litigating large-scale claims for: - **Unpaid Overtime:** Misclassification of employees as "exempt" or independent contractors to avoid paying overtime. - **Missed Meal & Rest Periods:** Requiring employees to work through their legally mandated 30-minute meal period or 10-minute rest period without penalty pay. - **Unpaid "Off-the-Clock" Work:** Requiring work duties before clocking in (e.g., security checks, set-up time) or after clocking out. - **Final Pay Penalties:** Failing to pay all wages due immediately upon termination or layoff (a form of [wrongful termination](https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/wrongful-termination/) if retaliatory). ## **What is a PAGA Lawsuit and Why Does it Matter?** The **Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)** allows employees to act on behalf of the State of California to recover civil penalties from their employer for Labor Code violations. PAGA claims are powerful because they: - **Bypass Arbitration:** PAGA is often a way to bypass mandatory [arbitration agreements](https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/employment-arbitration/), allowing the case to be heard in court. - **Increase Damages:** It adds state penalties to the individual compensation owed, significantly increasing the potential recovery for all affected employees. ## **Case Example** Our firm has successfully litigated complex wage and hour claims against large corporations in the Central Valley, recovering millions of dollars for employees who were denied proper overtime and break pay. We use detailed payroll audits and employee interviews to prove a systematic pattern of abuse. ### **Start Your Confidential Review** If you suspect your current or former employer is violating the wage and hour rights of multiple employees, you may have a PAGA or class action case. Contact an experienced Fresno PAGA and class action attorney for a confidential case review. Call us today at **[(818) 783-7300](tel:8187837300)**. ## Our Firm: No Upfront Fees or Costs ### Contingency Fee Representation All employment cases for employees are taken on a **contingency basis**. We are only paid a fee **when and if we win** your case, and we **advance all litigation costs**. Our goal is to make expert legal representation accessible to every hardworking employee. ### Serving Fresno County We have proudly served all of Fresno County since 1993. Ready to discuss your case? (818) 783-7300 Submit A Contact Form The Employment Lawyers Group has successfully handled 2,000+ Separate California Employment Cases ## Media Engagements ## Sample Case Results breach of commission contract $1,150,000 Unpaid commissions of two plaintiffs unpaid wages $875,000 For 4 oil field service industry workers whose times worked were not recorded on timesheets and were on-call forced to work without pay standby pay case $800,000 Controlled stand by class action settlement Disclaimer: These results are based on the facts of these specific cases and do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case. ## Practice Areas [Discrimination Age, Disability, FMLA/CFRA, Gender, National Origin, Pregnancy, Race, and Sexual Orientation discrimination claims.](https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/discrimination/) [Unpaid Wages & Overtime Recovering earnings for overtime, bonuses, commissions, meal & rest break violations, and prevailing wage claims.](https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/unpaid-wages/) [Sexual Harassment Compassionate and effective representation for sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims.](https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/sexual-harassment/) [Wrongful Termination Representing employees terminated in violation of public policy, contracts, or California and federal law.](https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/wrongful-termination/) [Leaves & Retaliation Protecting employees who face adverse actions after reporting illegal activity or taking protected medical leave.](https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/leaves-of-absence/) [Whistleblowers Advocating for employees who report fraud, waste, or abuse under California and federal whistleblower protection laws.](https://fresnoemployeelawyer.com/whistle-blower/) ## Our California Locations ### Bakersfield [BakersfieldLaborAttorney.com](https://bakersfieldlaborattorney.com) 5401 Business Park S, #214, Bakersfield CA 93309 [(661) 412-9600](tel:6614129600) ### Los Angeles [EmployeeLawCA.com](https://employeelawca.com/) 611 Wilshire Blvd, #1023, Los Angeles CA 90017 [(323) 525-1600](tel:3235251600) ### Orange County [WorkLawyerOC.com](https://worklawyeroc.com) 2522 Chambers Rd, #100, Tustin CA 92780 [(714) 210-8000](tel:7142108000) ### Riverside [RiversideEmploymentLawyer.com](https://riversideemploymentlawyer.com) 9496 Magnolia Ave, #208, Riverside CA 92503 [(951) 367-1000](tel:9513671000) ### Sacramento [SacramentoLaborAttorney.com](https://sacramentolaborattorney.com) 777 Campus Commons Rd, #200, Sacramento CA 95825 [(916) 340-0000](tel:9163400000) ### San Bernardino [EmploymentAttorneySanBernardino.com](https://employmentattorneysanbernardino.com) 337 N. 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