Unpaid Overtime
Get Your Unpaid Overtime Compensation in Orange County
Recover Lost Wages and Overtime Pay in Orange County
Unpaid overtime in California is an unfair treatment of employees that should not be tolerated. When you have worked long hours, not only is it ethical that you are compensated for your time, it is the law. In the state of California, many laws have been enacted to ensure that employees are treated and paid fairly.
At Sexual Harassment Employment Attorneys, we seek to ensure that our clients are not taken advantage of by employers that are looking out for themselves. Through our deep knowledge of California wage and hour laws, our Orange County unpaid overtime attorneys are able to effectively defend and negotiate for our clients throughout Orange County.
Understanding California's Overtime Laws and Your Rights
Defining Overtime: When Should You Be Paid Extra?
In California the state law mandates that an employee who works overtime is paid further compensation. Overtime hours can vary depending on the work situation of each individual. For some, working over an 8-hour day is considered overtime, while those who work longer days for four days a week are paid overtime after working 40 hours for that week. Â
Overtime Pay Rates: What You Should Be Earning
Once the employee goes into overtime, they are paid time and a half, which is their normal rate plus an additional half. For those who have different rates of pay from one employer, the weighted average of pay is used as the standard for overtime. Under California law, the employer is obligated to pay overtime whether or not it was authorized by the employer.
Missed Overtime Pay? Explore Your Legal Options
If your employer fails to pay your overtime hours or refuses to do so, you can file a wage claim against them with your local office of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. A Deputy Labor Commissioner will evaluate your claim to determine if you do have grounds against them. Your claim may be dismissed, referred for a hearing, or referred for a conference. If a conference is held, those involved will meet together in an attempt to resolve the matter without a hearing. If the claim does go to a hearing, testimonies will be given under oath. The Labor Commissioner will serve an Order, Decision, or Award (ODA) which both of the parties can choose to appeal to a civil court.
Are You Eligible for Overtime Pay in California?
Those who are exempted from overtime pay typically follow these 3 rules:
- Employee has a minimum salary that is twice the state minimum wage for full-time employment. Here, a “salary” is a predetermined, unvarying amount of pay which cannot be changed based on the number of hours worked or the quality of work performed.
- Employee has white collar duties which consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks.
- A majority of the role involves independent judgment.
The exceptions to the California overtime rule are typically those in the roles of:
- Executive functions
- Administrative functions
- Professional functions
- Employees who are outside salespersons
- Computer Professionals
- Certain unionized employees
- Employees with specific occupations with certain overtime rules
Employers may take advantage of employees by misclassifying them as salaried employees. If this sounds like your situation and you have not been paid overtime, reach out to our experienced Orange County unpaid overtime lawyers at Sexual Harassment Employment Attorneys.
Contact an Orange County Lawyer to Claim Unpaid Overtime
For many employees, they are working longer hours in order to do the work their job requires as well as to earn a greater income to pay for their living expenses. Working long hours can be draining; going above and beyond what the law says is a fair workday of 8 hours. Our Orange County unpaid overtime lawyers are dedicated to defending clients that have been poorly treated and denied the wages they deserve throughout Orange County. Learn more about how we can help during a free initial consultation.
If you have not received payment over working overtime, call (888) 427-8064 or complete an online form to schedule a free case evaluation with a Orange County unpaid overtime lawyer from Sexual Harassment Employment Attorneys.
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