Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I am a bus driver and my employer says I may not be entitled to over time pay. I clock in at 5:30 a.m. and I clock out at 3:30 p.m. I take a 30 minute lunch. I do not have a split shift but I do have some "wait time" in between my bus runs. My routine is always changing and I have to be flexible. Does my employer legally have to pay me even though there is "wait time"


Asked on 10/09/14, 11:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Leon Greenberg Leon Greenberg Professional Corporation

Except to say that, generally, workers who work more than 8 hours a day, or 40 hours week, should get overtime pay in California, there are exceptions/special issues in respect to certain workers. You seem to be saying that you are working a 9.5 hour day but do not state how many hours a week you work. One possible issue is whether you drive your bus across state lines. If you want to sent me an email with that information (your hours of work per week and whether you are driving a bus going across state lines or are a relief driver, say for Greyhound, for bus that has gone over state lines with passengers) I will respond further. You can email me leongreenberg at overtimelaw.com

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Answered on 10/09/14, 12:08 pm


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