Unpaid Overtime Lawyer in Los Angeles

Name: Unpaid Overtime Violations
Brand: Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob & Morrison
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Reach out to Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob, & Morrison to speak with a highly experienced unpaid overtime attorney in Los Angeles who can help you ensure that you’re compensated fairly and properly.

Overview of Unpaid Overtime

California Overtime Laws Overtime Exemptions Misclassification Why Choose Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob, & Morrison

Unpaid Overtime Violations Our Los Angeles Unpaid Overtime Lawyers Can Collect Your Hard-Earned Money in Wage Disputes

Is unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, or other unpaid wages damaging your income, work, and home life? If you feel your employer may be committing California Labor Code violations, speak with a Los Angeles overtime lawyer at Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob & Morrison, PC during a free consultation about California overtime law and about your rights to file a wage claim in the LA area.

In California, unpaid overtime violations include any instances where an employer attempts to avoid paying overtime by “equalizing” the number of hours that certain employees work. They also include any instance where an employer fails to remit overtime to qualified employees who work through their breaks or who take work home with them. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common for hardworking individuals.

If you do happen to find yourself in this difficult position, our team is here to help. The Los Angeles employment attorneys at Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob, & Morrison will fight to collect back wages and ensure that you’re rightfully compensated for any unpaid overtime and other unpaid income that you may be owed. To get started with a completely free, no-risk initial consultation, reach out and schedule your appointment today.

When Does an Employer Have to Pay Overtime According to California Overtime Laws?

According to California overtime law, an employer must pay overtime when an employee works more than 40 hours per work week, whether the work was authorized or not. The Fair Labor Standards Act and the California Labor Code, which work together to regulate overtime wages, overtime eligibility, and California minimum wage, govern California's overtime law.

What Are Overtime Exemptions?

The FLSA considers certain employees to have “overtime exemptions.” This makes it legal for California employers to deny these workers overtime pay. The FLSA indicates five exemption categories to help employers identify overtime-exempt employees:

The executive exemption includes management roles.
The administrative exemption applies to some office workers, such as loan officers.
The professional exemption includes licensed professionals: physicians, architects, and educators.
The inside sales exemption applies to sales workers who earn substantial commission and a base pay one and a half times California minimum wage.
The computer professionals exemption includes computer professionals working in independent, creative environments.

How to Tell If You’ve Been Misclassified

Overtime exemptions typically apply to salaried employees earning more than double California’s minimum wage and whose work involves independent direction. However, not all employed in these areas are actually overtime-exempt. Stringent salary and payroll responsibility requirements must be proven before a California employer can justify unpaid overtime. Especially in Los Angeles, where overtime work is common, employers may commit exemption misclassification to justify unpaid overtime without meeting these requirements.

If you are a victim of overtime exemption misclassification or any other type of employee misclassification, speak with a Los Angeles overtime lawyer who can use the California overtime law to file overtime claims and help you ensure your ability to collect the unpaid overtime and back wages you deserve from your employer. During your free, no-risk initial consultation, we can examine your past paychecks and job responsibilities to determine if your employer may be classifying you as FLSA-exempt to avoid paying overtime.

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California Overtime Law How Much Is Overtime in California?

California overtime law sets the standard overtime pay rate for any employee working more than forty hours in a workweek and eight hours a workday at one and a half times the normal rate of pay. Double pay may be issued for the time a California employee works more than twelve hours any day or more than eight if it is the seventh consecutive day of work.

If your employer has committed California Labor Code violations and you have worked underpaid overtime hours in California, we highly recommend reaching out to the Los Angeles unpaid overtime attorneys at Kesluk, Silverstein & Jacob. We can help you navigate your case and ensure your ability to recover unpaid wages.

Why Choose the Unpaid Overtime Lawyers at Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob, & Morrison in Los Angeles?

Unpaid overtime can have a significant financial impact on employees, especially when wage violations continue for months or years. Before taking action, it is important to consult an employment attorney who understands California wage and hour laws and how they apply to your situation. For more than 30 years, Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob & Morrison has represented employees who were denied the wages they rightfully earned. Our attorneys are committed to holding employers accountable when they fail to comply with state and federal labor laws.

Our firm has earned statewide recognition for its work on behalf of employees, including:

Induction into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Membership in the California Employment Lawyers Association and the Consumer Attorneys Associations of California and Los Angeles
Recognition by The Daily Journal as leading labor and employment attorneys in California
Honors as Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars

During your consultation, our unpaid overtime attorneys in Los Angeles can evaluate your circumstances and identify all potential claims. If you believe your employer failed to pay you properly for overtime hours worked, contact Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob & Morrison at (310) 997-4431 to learn how our team can help protect your rights.