California Overtime Calculator
Calculate California Overtime
Unsure about calculating overtime in California? This straightforward and user-friendly tool simplifies the process, assisting both employers and employees in California to accurately determine overtime hours worked.
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Quick Fact:
“According to California Law, if you are working for an out-of-state company but working inside the state of California, you must be paid according to California Overtime Law.”
Frequently Askes Questions
When is overtime due in California?
In California, non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 8 in a day or 40 in a workweek, and for the first 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day in a workweek. Double time (2 times the regular rate) applies to hours worked beyond 12 in a day or 8 on the seventh consecutive day.
Who is eligible for overtime pay?
In California, most non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, including certain salaried workers who do not meet exemption criteria based on job duties and compensation (e.g., earning less than $68,640 annually in 2025 for professional, executive, or administrative roles).
What if an employee works unauthorized overtime?
California law requires employers to pay non-exempt employees for all hours worked, including unauthorized hours, if the employer knew or should have known about the work. Employers may discipline employees for violating policy, but must still compensate for all time worked.
What options are available to an employee if their employer fails to pay overtime wages?
If your boss in California isn’t paying you overtime, you’ve got a few ways to tackle it. You can start by filing a wage claim with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) using their Form 1, which you can submit online or by mail to get back unpaid wages, interest, and penalties under California Labor Code Section 1194.
Another option is reaching out to the California Labor Commissioner’s Office—they might step in to investigate or help settle things. If the amount owed is $12,500 or less, you can take it to small claims court on your own; for bigger claims, hiring an employment lawyer to go to superior court could get you more, like extra damages.
Make sure to keep solid proof—pay stubs, time sheets, emails, or texts with your employer—to back up your case. If your employer tries to punish you for speaking up, you can report them to the DLSE or the U.S. Department of Labor, as both California law and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protect you from retaliation.