How much do you work in a week? Have you ever worked more than your normal hours? Were you paid extra for the extra time? If not, you likely should have received overtime pay.
Employees in California may be entitled to extra wages for working overtime. Here is what you should know:
How much overtime do employees receive?
Employees are often rewarded for working extra. California workers may be entitled to one and one-half their typical pay rate for working more than 8 hours in a day, over 40 hours in a work week or the first 8 hours worked on the seventh consecutive work day. In other words, if an employee is paid $10, they could be entitled to $15 for overtime.
If an employee exceeds 12 work hours in a day or more than 8 hours on the seventh consecutive work day, then they may be entitled to twice the amount of wages. For example, an employee who earns $10 an hour could be paid $20 in overtime.
Who gets paid overtime?
Some employees are not entitled to overtime pay. Typically, employees who do not receive overtime pay are classified either as exempt or contractors. Employees with professional or executive duties typically do not earn overtime pay.
Employers may misclassify employees to withhold overtime wages. This is just one way employers may steal wages from employees. If you are entitled to overtime pay and your employer is not paying you, you may need to seek legal help. Professional legal guidance can help you recover stolen wages.