California has a number of regulations to protect employees, including rules that cover wage and hour issues. These rules include provisions related to minimum wage requirements and overtime pay requirements. As of January 1, 2017 the minimum wage in California is $10.50/hour. In some California cities, the minimum wage is even higher. This minimum hourly wage is significantly higher than the federal minimum wage, which is $7.25. Unlike many other states, California’s minimum wage applies to tipped employees as well such as servers. In addition to the minimum wage requirement, California requires that employers pay employees a higher pay rate after they have worked more than 40 hours in a workweek. Despite California’s strict rules employers regularly violate minimum wage and overtime requirements. If you are in need of an employment lawyer because you believe your employer has violated California’s minimum wage or overtime rules, it is important that you contact an experienced Los Angeles Wage and Overtime Claims Lawyer who will review the facts of your case and who will help you receive compensation which was improperly withheld from you.
Minimum Wage RequirementsUnder California law, as of January 1, 2017, employers must pay employees at least $10.00 per hour. On July 1, 2016, in Los Angeles the minimum wage that employers with at least 25 employees must pay increased to $10.50. However, employers routinely violate this requirement in a number of different ways.
Under California law, employers must pay an employee time and a half after that employee has worked 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours worked in a week. After 12 hours worked in a day, the employee must get paid double time. Overtime pay rules apply only to non-exempt employees.
Common ways employers attempt to get away with failing to pay employees overtime include:
If you believe your employer has violated your rights under California’s wage and hour laws, it is important that you speak with an experienced employment lawyer right away. The staff at VAKILI & LEUS, LLP has years of experience successfully representing clients who have claims against their employers for vacation pay, wage-and-hour claims, and other employment-related issues. Keep in mind that there are time limits for filing claims. Contact us at 1-855-52LA-LAW (1-855-525-2529) to schedule a free, no obligation consultation regarding your concerns related to your employment.
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