Understanding the laws regarding overtime pay during federal holidays in Los Angeles can help you feel more confident when dealing with your employer. In California, employees do not automatically receive overtime pay if they work during a federal holiday.
Employers in California can choose to pay their employees their normal rate for any hours worked on holidays. The legal team at Omega Law Group Injury & Accident Attorneys can tell you more about the laws surrounding federal holidays.
You can get the information you need from a Los Angeles overtime violations lawyer.
Do You Get Overtime Pay During Federal Holidays in Los Angeles?
You are not guaranteed overtime pay for working during a federal holiday in California. State laws on holiday pay do not require employers to pay a premium wage to employees who work on federal holidays.
However, your employer may choose to pay you a premium if you are scheduled during a holiday. You will need to review your employee handbook or employment contract to determine if your employer promises increased pay for holiday hours.
The legal team at Omega Law Group can give you more information about these laws.
Will You Get Paid if You Don’t Work on a Federal Holiday?
California law does not require employers to offer paid holidays off. Furthermore, the state does not require businesses to close for holidays.
Your employer may offer paid holidays as a benefit for employees. However, the state does not mandate this benefit.
Federal Holidays, Extra Hours, and Overtime Pay
Some businesses in California will give employees time off for federal holidays and choose to pay them for the holiday anyway. This circumstance often raises questions about pay rates for employees, especially if they end up with more than 40 hours on their paycheck.
For example, let’s say that your employer gives you off for Memorial Day, but pays you for the day anyway. You go on to work Tuesday through Saturday, putting in your normal 40 hours of work. At the end of the week, you end up with 48 hours on your time sheet.
Normally, you’d receive overtime pay for eight hours of your work if you have 48 hours on your time sheet. However, California only counts hours you actually work when it comes to overtime pay, not hours paid by your employer as an employment benefit. Omega Law Group can tell you more about these regulations.
(310) 526-8383Can You Ever Get Overtime Pay During a Federal Holiday in Los Angeles?
You can get overtime pay during a week with a federal holiday if you meet California’s basic requirements for overtime hours. Therefore, in order to get paid overtime for a holiday, you would need to work over 40 hours in a week or work over eight hours in a single day.
For example, let’s say that you work at a business that stays open over Thanksgiving. You work Monday through Saturday the week of Thanksgiving, putting in 48 hours. You would receive eight hours of overtime pay because you worked over 40 hours in a single week.
As another example, you would get overtime pay if you worked 12 hours on Thanksgiving and eight hours the other days of the week. In this case, you’d get four hours of overtime pay for the holiday. Omega Law Group can offer more information about overtime pay and holidays.
What if Your Employer Fails to Pay You Overtime?
If your employer fails to pay for overtime hours that you earned, you have legal options. Legal professionals recommend that you immediately collect evidence if you believe your employer is violating your rights. You may need to:
- Keep track of the hours you work
- Go over each pay stub to review overtime calculations
- Review your company policy on holiday pay and hours
Omega Law Group can step in to help if you have proof that your employer has underpaid you and therefore broken the law. An employment lawyer can:
- Track your unpaid wages
- Collect additional evidence to strengthen your claim
- Handle negotiations with your employer and their attorneys
- Assist you in court when necessary
You can get the help you need immediately, so don’t wait to reach out for assistance.
Talk to Us About Overtime Pay and Federal Holidays
Do you have more questions about overtime pay during federal holidays in Los Angeles? Our team at Omega Law Group can offer you the answers you need while stepping up to help if your employer violates your rights and fails to properly compensate you for your work.
We believe in putting our clients first, always, and we’re ready to handle all legal matters on your behalf. You can rely on us to quickly review your case, determine your eligibility to file a claim, and gather evidence to establish that your employer broke the law.
Learn more about how we can help by reaching out now for a consultation with a skilled member of our team.
