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Wage and Hour laws in Los Angeles adhere strictly to guidelines set at both the federal and California state level. The federal minimum wage is set, but Los Angeles has a higher minimum wage rate. Laws address a variety of issues including minimum wage, overtime pay, meal breaks and rest periods, equal pay and leave benefits among others. Employers are required to comply with these laws and provide just compensation and fair working conditions.
Legal representation can be crucial when there are disputes over wages, hours worked or unpaid overtime. It can also be essential if you believe your employer hasn't complied with minimum wage rates or meal and rest breaks provisions. Attorneys specializing in wage and hour law can assist with understanding the laws, rights and pursuing a legal claim when needed.
Employers in Los Angeles must observe the local minimum wage, which is generally higher than both the federal and state minimums. As of July 1, 2021, the minimum wage stands at $15.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees and $14.25 for employers with 25 or less. Additionally, Los Angeles' wage laws require employers to pay one-and-a-half times an employee's regular pay rate for all overtime hours, and double time for any work beyond 12 hours in a single day or any work beyond 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day of work in a week.
Any work beyond 8 hours in a single day or 40 hours in a week is considered overtime. Further, any work beyond 12 hours in a single day or any work beyond 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day of work in a week is also considered overtime.
Yes, under California law, you are entitled to a 30-minute meal break if you work more than 5 hours in a work day, and a 10-minute rest break for every 4 hours you work.
Yes, there are no laws in California that require an employer to close its business on holidays or to give their employees the day off for any particular holiday. If you are required to work on a holiday, you must be paid your regular wage rate.
As of July 1, 2021, the minimum wage in Los Angeles is $15.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees and $14.25 for employers with 25 or less.
If you believe your employer isn't paying you the minimum wage, you can file a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner's Office or sue your employer in court to recover the lost wages.
Resources such as the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs and the California Labor Commissioner's Office can provide educational materials and enforcement of the wage laws. The U.S. Department of Labor is another helpful resource, offering information and services to ensure that workers are fairly compensated.
If you believe that your rights under wage and hour laws have been violated, it would be beneficial to consult with a lawyer that specializes in this field. Gathering all related employment documents like pay stubs, time cards and any relevant communication with your employer will be useful in your legal consultation. In the event of a dispute, having detailed record of your employment scenario will help your attorney provide the best course of legal action.
