Understanding Overtime Pay
Employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek are entitled to overtime pay. Overtime pay is calculated as one and a half times more than their usual hourly rate. If you are unsure whether you are entitled to overtime pay, read on to learn more about your rights under employment law.
Is Off-The-Clock Work Eligible for Overtime?
Working off-the-clock happens when an employee performs work for an employer, with the employer’s knowledge, is are not paid for that work. An employer that does not compensate the employee for their time may be in violation of federal employment laws. Also, if an employee working off-the-clock that brings them over 40 hours in a workweek, then they are entitled to receive overtime pay for the work performed.
Who is Entitled to Overtime Pay?
Non-exempt employees in the state of California are entitled to receive overtime pay. While salaried employees are typically not eligible for overtime pay, under California’s white-collar exemption, some salaried employees are eligible to receive overtime pay if they work over 40 hours in a workweek.
Contact a Hollister Employment Law Attorney
If you believe your employer has failed to pay you overtime for working more than 40 hours in a workweek, it’s essential to enlist the help of an employment law attorney. Overtime cases are complicated, and having an experienced lawyer on your side can make all the difference in getting you the compensation you deserve.
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