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Los Angeles Overtime Lawyers

Los Angeles Overtime Lawyers

If you believe your employer has not paid you overtime when you deserved it, you should seek legal counsel from a trusted employment law attorney. California is an employee-friendly state and, under both its state and federal laws, overtime pay is a guaranteed right when you have legitimately earned it.

At Kingsley and Kingsley Employment Lawyers, we concentrate our entire practice on employment law. Since 1997, we have successfully represented workers who have suffered workplace violations, such as unpaid overtime. Our firm brings exceptional experience, litigation skills, and dedication to the clients who entrust us with their cases. We are ready to evaluate your situation to determine how best to represent you in an overtime pay dispute.

Unpaid overtime? Connect with one of our Los Angeles overtime attorneys by calling (818) 990-8300or by submitting your request form online. Your initial consultation is free.

Overtime Pay Laws

Overtime pay requirements are spelled out under the law as follows:

  • If you work more than 40 hours in a week, you must be paid one and a half times your normal rate of pay for the overtime hours.
  • If you work more than eight in a day, you must be paid one and a half times your normal rate of pay for the overtime hours.
  • If you work more than 12 hours a day, you must be paid double your normal rate of pay for the overtime hours.

Independent Contractors & Overtime

Some workers do not qualify to receive overtime pay. Included in these are independent contractors. Some employers attempt to dodge paying overtime to employees by misclassifying them as independent contractors when they are not. However, under California law, you are considered an employee unless your employer has specifically proven that you are an independent contractor. If you believe you have been misclassified in this way, Kingsley and Kingsley Employment Lawyers can review your situation to determine whether you should be properly classified and receive the overtime pay you were denied.  Let our Wage and Hour Lawyers in Los Angeles help you better understand your rights.  Schedule a free consultation today to get help now.

Employees Who Are Exempt From Receiving Overtime Compensation

Some types of actual employees do not qualify to receive overtime compensation. Generally, these are salaried employees known as “white-collar” workers.

Their exemption from overtime is based on the following:

  • They have executive, administrative, or professional duties that commonly makeup 50 percent or more of their responsibilities;
  • They routinely and generally make discretionary decisions and exercise their own judgment at work on matters they handle;
  • Their salary equates to a minimum of twice the California minimum wage for a 40-hour work week.

Other employees who are commonly exempt include computer professionals, such as system analysts, software and hardware designers or developers, doctors, surgeons, private school teachers, state and local government employees, outside salespeople, and certain employees paid by commission. However, in many of these cases, specific requirements have been established by law that must be satisfied to make these employees exempt from overtime. The laws on this matter are very complex and confusing which is why you should discuss your case with one of our attorneys to determine if your position and circumstances make overtime unavailable to you or not.

Get Competent Help with an Overtime Matter

If you are uncertain if you are entitled to overtime pay or believe you have been misclassified and/or denied such pay, we strongly advise that you speak with one of our Los Angeles overtime attorneys. Utilizing a skilled employment law attorney is one of the best ways to protect your rights and secure compensation. We can answer any of your questions and help you take action against an employer who has engaged in unlawful behavior. Our firm is dedicated to holding employers accountable. We represent California clients on a contingency fee basis.

Get a free case review by calling (818) 990-8300 or contacting us online today.

We Hold Employers Accountable - Get Help Now

You do not have to go through this alone. Contact our Los Angeles Employment law firm for a free case evaluation. We represent our clients on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any fees unless you win or recover compensation, and you will never have to pay out-of-pocket. California-only. We are unable to help those outside of California. Call (818) 990-8300

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