Overtime Wage Attorney In San Jose, 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 for a non-exempt employee 18 years of age or older. This employee is not to work more than eight hours in any workday or more than 40 hours in any workweek unless he or she receives one and one-half times his or her regular rate of pay for all hours worked over eight hours in any workday and over 40 hours in the workweek. It 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. 

There are exemptions to California’s overtime law in regards to which classification of employees are eligible for overtime wages – not every employee should be getting overtime pay, but many should!

Examples Of Being Denied Overtime Pay 

• Employer is “unaware” that you were eligible for overtime (even though they have a legal responsibility to know the law and abide by it!)
• Employer insists you clock out and then continue to work or complete tasks, and doesn’t pay you for that time
• Employer requires you to work during 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 doesn’t provide additional pay

Why Choose Our San Jose Overtime Wage Lawyers

Southern California Attorneys, A.P.C. is not only in the top 10% of California law firms, but has 60+ years of combined experience fighting for the rights of employees with unlawful employers and workplace standards. We are passionate about helping victims of withheld overtime wages to secure full and fair compensation. We are also a bilingual firm that can protect undocumented immigrant workers who have been wronged by employers under California law. No matter your circumstance, our San Jose overtime wage lawyers will hold your employer accountable and protect your rights. 

About Our Fees

Because we’re so familiar with this area of law, we know that there are many workers that’ve been wronged who never seek representation due to concerns of expensive legal fees. After all, being denied fair pay causes financial hardship, and some people don’t think they can afford help on top of what they are already dealing with. At Southern California Attorneys, A.P.C. you can get the advocacy you deserve on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only owe us money if we win! When you do, it will be your employer who pays our fees. We will begin building your case with no upfront payment or out of pocket costs.