California has its own overtime laws in addition to federal FLSA requirements.
Weekly OT Threshold
40 hrs
Daily OT Threshold
8 hrs
Double Time
12+ hrs
Minimum Wage
$16.00
| Weekly Overtime | Hours over 40 in a workweek paid at 1.5x |
| Daily Overtime | Hours over 8 in a day paid at 1.5x |
| Double Time | Hours over 12 in a day paid at 2x |
| 7th Consecutive Day | First 8 hours at 1.5x, over 8 hours at 2x |
The following categories of employees may be exempt from overtime requirements:
Executive exemption
Administrative exemption
Professional exemption
Computer professional exemption (min $55.58/hour)
Outside sales exemption
Daily overtime is in addition to weekly overtime rules
Alternative workweek schedules may have different rules
Agricultural workers have separate rules
7th consecutive day in a workweek: first 8 hours at 1.5x, over 8 hours at 2x
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Overtime laws can change and may have exceptions not listed here. For specific situations, consult with your employer's HR department, the state labor department, or an employment attorney.