Let me explain;
My employers have been stealing money from my paychecks. It’s finally reached over $950 (now grand theft in California) and wage theft is illegal. They are aware of it and know that I know (multiple emails for over a year).
I’ve contacted the labor board and a few lawyers who all say go to the labor board, as I work for a LLC with “gray area” operations(hard to sue). Labor board is 1-2year wait average.
But then I read that: you can report your employer to the police as wage theft is a criminal offense in California. A new law passed in September 2021 allows prosecutors to charge employers with a misdemeanor or felony for intentionally committing theft of wages, benefits, tips, or other compensation.
Do you think the police will even show up?
Would they take me seriously?
What evidence should I be ready to provide? I have paystubs and my contract that shows pay. If anything a police report or documentation of this might help my case?