Unpaid Overtime

California Law Firm: Unpaid Overtime Claims

All employees are categorized as exempt or nonexempt employees. Employees who are nonexempt are entitled to overtime pay for overtime work. Many employers misclassify employees as exempt employees to avoid paying overtime wages.

Many employees think they are not entitled to overtime pay when in fact they are nonexempt employees who must be paid overtime pay for their overtime work. If you are an employee who feels you are owed unpaid overtime pay, an employment law attorney can help you understand your rights and legal options.

At Appell | Hilaire | Benardo LLP, we represent employees throughout Los Angeles, Southern California and the entire state in wage-and-hour disputes, including claims for unpaid overtime. If you feel you are owed unpaid overtime and need to speak with a lawyer, we encourage you to contact our law office in Los Angeles, California.

We offer a free consultation to discuss your case and Saturday appointments for workers who are unable to schedule a weekday appointment. To contact our law office, call 866-935-2902 or contact us by e-mail.

More About Overtime Pay

The right to overtime pay as a California worker is protected by federal law and California state law. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that requires U.S. employers to provide overtime pay for nonexempt employees. California state law also requires employers to pay overtime pay to nonexempt employees.

In California, a nonexempt employee generally must be paid overtime for any day in which he or she works more than eight hours. Sometimes people think that they only are entitled to overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours per week. In California that assumption is wrong — any nonexempt employee who works more than eight hours in any given day is generally entitled to overtime pay.

The best way to determine if you are an exempt or nonexempt employee is to consult with an attorney. Managerial positions and administrative positions are two of the main exemptions from overtime pay. However, companies often label workers as managers and administrators in order to avoid paying the overtime they deserve.

Contact Appell | Hilaire | Benardo LLP

To learn more about your rights, contact Appell | Hilaire | Benardo LLP.