Unpaid Overtime & Your Rights in California

In most circumstances, employees who work over the normal 40-hour workweek are entitled to overtime pay that is 50% more than their regular salary. This means they would be paid one and half times their usual hourly rate. Not all employees are entitled to overtime, just as not all employers are required to pay overtime. If you believe you were not paid overtime hours that should have been awarded to you, you should contact an experienced attorney.

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Employees Entitled to Overtime Pay

When an employer is covered by the FLSA, they are required to pay overtime to eligible employees. There are certain industries and positions that fall into the exempt category, meaning they are not able to collect overtime pay.

This is a small selection of overtime-exempt industries; for more information contact an attorney at Polaris Law Group.

Which Employers Are Required to Pay Overtime?

Employers required to pay overtime are those covered by the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Businesses that are covered by this act are those that have more than $500,000 in annual sales or conduct interstate commerce. A company may make less than $500,000 in annual sales but if they ship outside their state, pay bills to vendors who work outside their state, or even make out-of-state phone calls, it could be considered interstate commerce.

Fighting For Your Unpaid Overtime

If you believe you have been denied your rightful wages, Polaris Law Group can help you find justice. Attorney Bill Marder understands how difficult paying attorney fees upfront can seem when attempting to pursue back payment for overtime hours worked, which is why he works on a contingency fee basis.

For more information on how Attorney Marder can help you contact (888) 796-4010.