Legal Question in Employment Law in California
is it legal for an employer to make an employee work on their day off without any compensation?
Asked on 1/06/12, 12:39 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
No. If you work you must get paid.
Answered on 1/06/12, 12:50 pm
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Salaried, yes. You can be compelled to work as many hours and days as they want for your salary.
Hourly, no. You are entitled to be paid for all time worked.
Answered on 1/06/12, 1:39 pm