Orange County Wage Hour Laws
Orange County Wage Labor Laws
California employers are required to comply with both federal wage and hour law and with the state's own separate complex wage and hour laws and regulations. Although these two bodies of law are often similar, they each contain important differences that can be confusing to employers at times. They are best understood with the counsel of an attorney experienced in Orange County wage and hour laws.
For example, under California law, an employer can offer comp time in lieu of overtime. Federal law does not allow this. Because federal wage and hour law does not preempt or override California law on this matter, California employers must adhere to the applicable legal provision most favorable to employees in any given situation. These types of complex issues of California wage and labor law can create expensive problems for employers who run afoul of them.
Wage and Hour Law
Wage and hour laws require the payment of minimum wage. They go beyond this to govern such issues as the payment and timing of:
| • Wages • Commissions • Overtime • Vacation • Rest periods • Meal periods |
• Make up time • Alternative work week schedules • Travel time pay • Show up time pay • Time keeping requirements • Itemized wage statements |
Wage and hour laws also apply to penalties for failing to provide or comply with the requirements of wage and hour laws and other detailed rules relating to the working conditions of an employer. Many types of Orange County employee benefits fall within the purview of wage laws.
Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
Since exempt employees are not subject to the vast majority of wage and hour laws, the classification of employees as either exempt or non-exempt from overtime compensation is important. This has been a troublesome area for employers and recent litigation has gone on to other aspects of wage and hour law, such as mandatory meal and rest breaks for non-exempt employees. California wage and hour law is best navigated with the assistance of an experienced Orange County wage and hour attorney.
Consult with the Carter Law Firm, experienced Orange County wage hour attorneys, if you have questions about any aspect of Orange County wage and hour laws. We serve all of California.
