If the employment contract or collective bargaining agreement promises extra holiday pay or a day off, but the employer is not providing it, the employer can be breaching the employment contract. Aggrieved workers have legal recourse under California law. Workers can file a complaint with the California Labor Board for a violation of California labor laws. This report can trigger an investigation by the Labor Commissioner’s Office. Workers can also hire a labor attorney to file a lawsuit. This would demand compensation for the wages that should have been paid, but were not. If many employees have been deprived of their contractually promised holiday benefits, the lawsuit can be filed as a class action. The best way to invoke your employee rights is to establish an attorney-client relationship with an employment lawyer and get his or her legal advice.