Exempt Employees from Overtime

Not all employers and workers in California fully understand the statutes that govern overtime pay or who may be considered exempt employees from overtime. Thus, misunderstanding about an employee’s paycheck may arise.

Overtime Exemption Statutes

The FLSA or Fair Labor Standards Act determines the minimum wage, overtime rate, record keeping and child labor standards that affect both part-time and full-time employees whether working in private companies or government institutions.

Both federal and state laws make distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees. Generally, exempt employees are not subject to a number of wage and hour laws. Under California laws, exempt employees are not covered by laws pertaining to overtime and rest and meal periods, among others.

The state law provides three exemptions - executive, administrative and professional employees – which has separate detailed requirements.

Legal Issues

There are other federal and California law provisions that cover wage and overtime issues.

For employers, misclassifying an employee as exempt or failing to follow wage and hour rules for non-exempt employees could be disastrous. An employer must pay a wage of one additional hour of pay for each rest or meal period missed, which would be costly.

To prevent situations like this, it is imperative for employers to consult with Los Angeles labor lawyers who can advise them on the proper application of overtime and wage laws.

For workers, it also important to know if you may be considered as exempt employees from overtime. If you think you are not getting suitable wage or overtime pay, call us. Our experienced labor lawyers will provide you the necessary assistance to defend your rights.

Employment Attorney Services can help you deal with wage and overtime issues. Consult with our labor law attorney in California to help you deal with other employment issues. Dial our toll-free number now.