Legal Question in Employment Law in California
california labor laws on wages for graveyard shifts
is it illegal to pay minimum wage to an employee that works a graveyard shift?
Asked on 4/03/07, 9:24 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jim Schaefer
Schaefer & Associates
Re: california labor laws on wages for graveyard shifts
No. Minimum wage for graveyard shifts is legal. However, graveyard shifts usually pay slightly more than a standard shift because the marketplace dictates it is harder to find employees to fill these positions.
Answered on 4/18/07, 12:24 pm
Amy Kleinpeter
Clark Kleinpeter Law
Re: california labor laws on wages for graveyard shifts
No, it is not. Graveyard shifts often get higher pay as otherwise it would be more difficult to find employees, but there is no rule saying this is mandatory.
-- Amy Kleinpeter
Answered on 4/13/07, 11:33 am