W2 Contract - unpaid wages

[RC]

W2 Contract in So Cal

I recently left a contract in Southern California early(w/o giving three weeks notice as stated in the contract).

I had accumulated 91 hrs at that time and
have not been paid.

The contract says nothing about withholding
pay for a breach, do I have any grounds(recourse) for legal action?

Thanks in advance

 

[Melissa M]

Why not report it to the State Labor Department?

 

[Ca Counsel]

Generally, California law requires an employer to pay an employee who quits all wages due within 72 hours. Failure to pay timely can result in a penalty of "continued wages" for up to 30 days. The employer is not permitted to withhold anything for breach or other "offset." The Labor Board is a good place to start. Or an experienced wage and hour attorney can write you a letter. Attorneys' fees recovery is also permitted if a suit is required.