Legal Question in Employment Law in California
I am a part time high school teacher who is paid hourly per classroom hour. I am attempting to renegotiate my contract to be compensated for an hour of prep/grading in addition to the hour of classroom time. My employer has now claimed that the hourly wage I am paid for the classroom hour includes two hours worth of work, one for prep and one for teaching. (This does not appear on my contract, and when I am paid for other events, such as meetings, my wage remains the same.)
Is it legal for an employer to say that one hour's pay equals two hours of work?
I work in Berkeley, CA.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Per contract interpretation rules, I believe it is pretty clear that an hour is an hour. If you and your colleagues wish to work together, and would like my representation and assistance in resolving this matter, I am happy to help. Please send me an email.
Best,
Daniel Bakondi, Esq.
415-450-0424
The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi, APLC
870 Market Street, Suite 1161
San Francisco CA 94102
http://www.danielbakondi.com
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