California Wage Penalty Calculation

Summary

In California, if an employer misses a wage payment, they may face waiting time penalties up to 30 days of the employees daily wage and 10% annual interest on unpaid wages. For a daily wage of $225, the maximum waiting time penalty could be $6,750. Unions cannot force work without pay. Consider filing a grievance or a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioners Office for unpaid wages.

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can you calculate my waiting penalty fees
Sure! To calculate the waiting time penalty, I need to know your daily wage. Could you please provide that information?
* dollars for 8 days of wirk
To calculate the waiting time penalty:
*. Daily Wage: $* / * = $*.*
*. Maximum Waiting Time Penalty: $*.* x 30 days = $*.*
Your waiting time penalty could be up to $*.*. Would you like assistance with filing a wage claim?
Missing payment from Feb * $225 day wage and I worked 8 days, what are my waiting penalties owed
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In California, your waiting time penalty for the missed payment could be calculated as follows:
*. Daily Wage: $* per day
*. Maximum Waiting Time Penalty: $* x 30 days = $*,*
This estimate assumes the full *-day penalty period.
Would you like more detailed guidance on filing a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner's Office?
My union hasn’t paid me can they force me to work
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In California, your union cannot force you to work without pay. You have the right to be compensated for your labor. If your union has not paid you, you may consider filing a grievance through the union's internal procedures or seek assistance from the California Labor Commissioner.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with this?