Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Family owned cocktail lounge
We have a hospitality family owned business. Can friends and
family members work in our business without pay or
compensation?
Asked on 5/16/00, 1:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Pavone
Pavone & Cohen
Re: Family owned cocktail lounge
The wage and hour laws generally apply to every person performing labor on behalf of another person. This includes minimum wages and overtime regulations. Exceptions exist for family members (spouse and children), friends are not exemted.
Answered on 7/04/00, 1:27 pm