Can I be sued for unpaid break wages after closing my company?
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Can I be sued for unpaid break wages after closing my company?
Asked on July 25, 2013 under Business Law, California
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Closing your company doesn't absolve the entity or the individuals if there were labor law violations. If a labor law violation is found through California's Department of Labor, you would be most likely required to pay restitution for those employees who were wronged.
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