Does Overtime Pay Really Exist in California?
Before going to law school, I spent summers working on a construction crew and I worked a lot of overtime. But I was never paid a nickel in overtime. Legally, I was entitled to overtime pay. Legally, most people are also entitled to overtime pay. Realistically, most people don’t get paid overtime even though they should.
How can this be stopped?
Since I run an employment law firm that handles overtime cases, I think that you should call my law firm. But, you do have several options. Basically, there are two ways to enforce your overtime rights – call the government or call a law firm. Either one can help you.
The California Department of Industrial Relations, Wage and Hour section, enforces the overtime laws. Employees can file a wage claim by clicking here. You can read the Department’s frequently asked questions also. Or click here to find your local office to get more information in person.
Another option is to contact a law firm that focuses on overtime cases. A good resource for finding quality law firms that practice employment law is the National Employment Lawyers Association. Many of these law firms handle overtime cases. You can find a list of member law firms in your area by clicking here.
Overtime pay does exist in California. But, often, employers have to be “encouraged” to pay it by filing a claim with the government or through a law firm.
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