Can my employer force me to work overtime in California?

Yes, employers in California may compel their employees to work overtime. In most cases, employers can also discipline, demote, or fire employees who refuse to work the extra hours. No notice is required before an employer may change an employee’s schedule or require overtime.

Can you be fired for not doing overtime?

The short answer is that, yes, you can fire an employee for refusing to work overtime. California does not have a law limiting overtime. However, sections 551 and 552 of the California Labor Code require employers to give employees one day of rest for every six days worked in a four week period.

Is it okay to say no to overtime?

Yes, your boss can tell you that you need to work overtime. They can also legally fire you for saying “no.” But any mandatory overtime request needs to fall under the rules and regulations for your state and under federal law.

Can I get fired if I don’t work overtime?

How do I tell my boss I have no overtime?

It’s OK to say no to overtime

1. “No. Sorry.”
2. “No. Thanks for asking me.”
3. “No. Please keep me in mind for future open shifts.”
4. “Sorry, I am not available.”

How do you deny overtime?

If you “politely” refuse every time you are asked, it leaves the door open for another request in the future. If you don’t want to do any overtime at all, you should speak to your manager and explain that due to personal commitments, you can’t do overtime.

Can an employer force you to work overtime?

Yes, your employer can force you to work overtime and can terminate you if you refuse to work the mandatory overtime. The FLSA does not set a maximum amount of hours that a employer is allowed to have their employees work.

What are the California laws on overtime?

California law states that hours worked beyond eight hours per day qualify for overtime pay of one-and-one-half times the regular hourly wage. California has unique state overtime pay laws that protect employees from working extensive hours.

Do salary employees get overtime in California?

According to California labor law, nonexempt salary employees are entitled to receive overtime pay of 150\% (1½) times the employee’s regular pay for any hours the employee worked in excess of 8 hours in a workday, 40-hour workweek or hours worked on the seventh consecutive day worked in a workweek.

How many hours can an employee work?

An employer can make you work at least 4 hours a day, at least 15 hours a week. To work more hours, that is your choice.