Unpaid wages & overtime
Unpaid regular or overtime compensation, off-the-clock work, and earned commissions or bonuses.
Wage & hour attorneys · Employee representation
You did the work.You deserve the pay.
Missing wages, unpaid overtime, or breaks you never received? We help California employees pursue wage claims and evaluate PAGA and class actions.
Clear advice about your options and the cost of representation.
We explain fees and case costs before you decide whether to retain our firm.
For employees. From the first step through litigation.
Employee-focused advocacyPre-litigation & litigationSan Diego · California
01 / Wage & hour claims
Every hour. Every paycheck.
We look at how you were paid, how you actually worked, and whether the same practices affected others.
Meal & rest breaks
Missed, interrupted, or noncompliant breaks and potential premium-pay claims.
Misclassification
Employees treated as independent contractors or incorrectly classified as exempt from overtime.
Final pay & wage statements
Unpaid final wages, inaccurate pay statements, and related remedies where the law permits.
Unreimbursed expenses
Necessary work expenses shifted to employees, including qualifying vehicle and phone expenses.
PAGA & class actions
Representative civil-penalty claims and class claims addressing unlawful practices affecting groups of employees.
Rooted in San Diego.A clear path forward
A pay problem may be bigger than one paycheck.
We evaluate individual wage claims and whether a broader workplace practice calls for a representative or class action. The facts determine the right approach.
Tell us what happened
02 / Your counsel
Personal attention.
Purposeful advocacy.
The San Diego Employment Law Firm is the plaintiff-side employment practice of Sanoufi Law, PC, led by principal attorney Marwan M. Sanoufi.
We help employees evaluate their claims, pursue resolution, and litigate workplace disputes. You deserve clear advice about your options and a strategy grounded in your circumstances.
Marwan M. SanoufiPrincipal Attorney · Sanoufi Law, PCCalifornia State Bar No. 332717
03 / What happens next
Clarity for what comes next.
- 01
Tell us your story.
Call or send a brief inquiry. Use a personal email and a number where we can reach you.
- 02
Understand your options.
We review the facts, potential claims, and conflicts. If we can help, we explain the proposed representation and fee terms.
- 03
Move forward with counsel.
Once retained, we develop a strategy for negotiations, agency proceedings, or litigation, as your matter requires.
04 / A few answers
Before you
reach out.
How are fees and case costs explained?+
If we offer representation, we explain the fee arrangement and your responsibility for case costs in a written agreement before you retain us.
What is PAGA?+
California’s Private Attorneys General Act allows qualifying employees to pursue civil penalties for Labor Code violations on behalf of the state. Notice and other requirements apply. We evaluate PAGA separately from claims for unpaid wages.
Is a PAGA case the same as a class action?+
No. They are different ways to pursue certain workplace violations, with different requirements and remedies. Depending on the facts, a matter may involve individual, class, or PAGA claims.
Can I have a claim if I was paid a salary?+
Possibly. A salary or job title alone does not resolve whether overtime or break protections apply. Your duties, compensation, and working conditions matter.
What if I do not have all my records?+
You can still contact us. Start with what you know about your hours, pay, and workplace practices. Keep records you already lawfully possess; we can discuss the next steps for obtaining additional information.
Is this the same firm as The San Diego Business Law Firm?+
Yes. Both are trade names of Sanoufi Law, PC. The San Diego Employment Law Firm focuses exclusively on representing employees and other plaintiffs in employment disputes.
Let’s find your next step.