Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Unless your work is government by a union contract, California state law requires that non-exempt employees who work more than 8 hours in a 24 hour period, or 40 hours in a week, must be paid overtime.

The law does not provide for OT based upon an 80 hour two week period. It is OT after 8 per day or 40 per week. This company appears to be in violation. If you can't resolve it, you can file a claim with the Labor Commissioner.

I agree that it appears that your employer is in violation. Are your co-workers affected in the same way? If so, there may be grounds for a class action wage and hour suit on behalf of you and all co-workers who are similarly situated.

My firm handles such class actions. Please contact me if you are interested in a no-obligation, no cost consultation.

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