Los Angeles Wage & Hour Lawyer | Unpaid Overtime, Meal Breaks & Wage Theft
Unpaid Overtime & Double Time Rights (Labor Code 510)
Non-exempt California employees are entitled to 1.5x overtime for hours worked past 8 in a day or 40 in a week, and 2.0x double time for hours worked past 12 in a day.
Meal & Rest Break Premiums (Labor Code 226.7)
Employers must provide a 30-minute uninterrupted meal break for shifts over 5 hours, and a 10-minute rest break every 4 hours. Failing to provide compliant breaks incurs 1 hour of extra pay per day per violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employer force me to work off-the-clock in California?
No. All time spent performing work duties or under the employer’s control must be fully compensated.
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