Overtime Wage Attorney In San Francisco, California

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What Is The Correct Overtime Pay You Should Be Making?

In California, the overtime wage law states that general overtime wages are to be paid to all non-exempt employees 18 years of age or older that work the following:

• More than eight hours in any workday
• More than 40 hours in any workweek 

If an employee is working these hours, they are entitled to one and one-half times their normal rate of pay. The law also states that if an employee were to work more than 12 hours in a single workday or more than 8 hours for 7 consecutive workdays, that he or she should receive double their standard rate.

Reasons Why Employers May Unjustly Deny Overtime Pay 

There aren’t any valid reasons for your employer to not be paying you overtime if you fall under the above mentioned category, but here are some of the common excuses given: 

• Employer is “unaware” of your eligibility for overtime wages (even though it is their legal responsibility to know the law and abide by it)
• Employer requires “off-the-clock work”( meaning you’ve already clocked out and you’re asked to continue working. This also applies to working on an unpaid lunch break.)
• Employer gives you a phony management title to suggest a higher-level of employment (which exempts you from receiving overtime pay). 
• Comp time is given, which can be used to leave work early or go to an appointment, but that doesn’t provide additional pay.

What We Can Do For You

You deserve the wages you work for. At Southern California Attorneys, A.P.C. we see firsthand how often employees are wrongfully denied pay, which can affect many financial and personal aspects of their lives. Every employee has responsibilities and sometimes a family to think about and support. Employers should be held accountable for unlawfully interfering with potential financial opportunities for growth for an employee. 

If you suspect your employer is cheating you out of your overtime pay, we have experienced San Francisco overtime wage lawyers that know how to fight for justice on your behalf. We will explain your legal options and advocate for you to receive full compensation for the troubles that you’ve faced. 

Why Choose Us

Our firm has been named in the top 10% of California law firms, and our team has over 60 years of combined experience working to fight for and defend employees across the state. There are also many workers in CA who get taken advantage of by employers as immigrants who are afraid to hire a lawyer for fear of deportation. We pride ourselves in our ability to protect undocumented immigrant workers in San Francisco and other cities!