California
California Overtime Laws
Daily overtime, double time, and 7th consecutive day rules for California workers.
Key points
- California can require daily overtime after 8 hours in a day.
- Double time can apply after 12 hours in a day.
- A full timesheet is needed for a final payroll review.
Frequently asked questions
When does daily overtime start in California?
California requires 1.5× pay after 8 hours in a workday and double time after 12 hours, in addition to the weekly 40-hour rule. Whichever calculation pays the employee more applies.
What is the 7th-consecutive-day rule?
When an employee works all seven days in a workweek, the first 8 hours on the seventh day are paid at 1.5× and any hours beyond 8 at 2× (double time).
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