Overtime laws in California?

Question

So here's the deal...

I work 30 hours a week, but due to short staff I have worked a slightly odd shift.
On friday nights, I am scheduled to work a 4pm to midnight and then come back to work at 8am the next morning and work until 4pm. Would this be considered overtime given that I only have an 8 hour break before my next shift?

This is the third week in a row that I have done this for this month and I have done this numerous times over the last two years?

Also, I mentioned to my manager that I recently found out that I am pregnant and since then he has not modified the schedule.

I've been researching the california laws of labor, but still cannot tell if this applies to me.

Thanks.

Answer 1

They've changed that law back and forth so many times I can't keep it straight.

I'm salaried, so it has no impact on me.

Try this site from the Labor Board. http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/FAQ_Overtime.htm

Answer 2

Overtime is based upon the number of hours you work in a weeks time and on the number of hours in any one day you work.

You have to work 40 hours in one week and 8 hours in each day and then anytime after that is considered overtime. You probably don't qualify for any overtime on a 30 hours schedule.

If you're working a closing shift one night and on the next day working an opening shift and it's less than 8 hours inbetween is not a situation considered for overtime. It's just bad scheduling.

Answer 3

Yes it is. No overtime for exempt employees