Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Legal days and hours worked
Full time employee, how many hours or days are we allowed to work without any days off, and when does the company start paying overtime?
Asked on 5/18/03, 4:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
Re: Legal days and hours worked
Every employer must allow an employee to take at least one day off for rest within seven days. There are exceptions, such as emergencies and jobs involved with the protection of life and property, union contracts, etc.
In California, a non-exempt employee must be paid overtime premiums after working 8 hours within a day, or 40 hours within a week. If you are not sure whether you are a non-exempt employee, consult with a labor law attorney or call the California Labor Commission.
Answered on 5/19/03, 11:19 pm
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