Legal Question in Employment Law in California

California Labor Law

I am currently amidst a 12-day work week. The first three of with are normal 9-5 days, then eight days of 12-hour days, then one 8-hour day � then a normal two-day weekend off. So basically I have 128 hours in 12 days.

This is a normal week for me. My position is ''entry-level'' but I do manage/oversee interns.

Rather than getting any overtime they say I am an �exempt� employee. Meaning I don�t get overtime � I am on salary � $36,000 a year. But I also have expectations to come in for a couple hours every now and then on my ''off'' weekends.


Asked on 5/19/08, 5:42 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: California Labor Law

Hello.

This is one way that employers may try to get around paying overtime - by claiming that you are an exempt employee. Whether you are exempt or not depends on the facts and circumstances of your employment and not so much on how your employer defines you. If you would like to discuss this, please contact me at [email protected]

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Answered on 5/20/08, 3:17 pm
Ryan P. McClure The Law Offices of Ryan P. McClure

Re: California Labor Law

Call an employment attorney near you to discuss you matter. You may be entitled to your overtime.

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Answered on 5/20/08, 5:55 pm
Ryan P. McClure The Law Offices of Ryan P. McClure

Re: California Labor Law

Call an employment attorney near you to discuss your matter. You may be entitled to your overtime.

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Answered on 5/20/08, 5:55 pm
Lisa Howard Law Offices of Lisa M. Howard

Re: California Labor Law

Here are some sites you should check out:

http://www.nawbo-oc.com/articles/ExemptRules.html

http://shawvalenza.com/publications.php?id=41

If you don't find your answers in these articles, let me know.

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Answered on 5/22/08, 3:38 am


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