Is Not Paying Overtime Illegal?
So, bottom line—is not paying overtime illegal? It depends.
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So, bottom line—is not paying overtime illegal? It depends.
California’s overtime laws are designed to provide protection to employees beyond what is laid out at the federal level. Additionally, California courts side with employees more often than employers.
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