Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Double Time

I live in California but was asked to go to Dallas, Tx. for 10 days. In Cal, if I work 7 days and on the 7th day I work over 8 hours I receive Double Time. Should my employer pay me based on Cal Labor Law or Texas Labor Law (since in Texas working 7 days and in excess of 8 hours on the 7th day is not double time).


Asked on 4/30/07, 7:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

Re: Double Time

Assuming you work for an employer, based in California, or you are listed as a California employee with the Employment Development Department, you should be paid according to California law, even though temporarily assigned outside the state. If you cannot resolve the issue with your employer, you may file an overtime claim with the California Labor Commissioner's Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.

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Answered on 4/30/07, 7:41 pm


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