Employee Reclassification Attorneys Serving Workers Throughout California
At Cohelan Khoury & Singer, we know that one of the most pervasive wage and hour problems nationwide is the misclassification of workers. Workers who are classified as “exempt” are typically salaried and not entitled to receive overtime pay, while “non-exempt” workers, usually paid hourly, are eligible for additional overtime pay at increased hourly rates. Sometimes, misclassification is an intentional ploy to save companies money. Other times, however, it happens due to confusion about the distinctions in job roles. In recent years, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance, clarification and changes to the criteria that employers need to follow when classifying workers. In the wake of these decisions, companies across the United States have made widespread reclassifications impacting millions of workers.
As employers learn that their salaried employees have been misclassified as exempt from overtime pay, they are reclassifying workers from “exempt” to “non-exempt.” This means they are now eligible for overtime pay. Many companies with in-house IT or IS departments, as well as many other types of companies, are converting their employees department by department. Often, these workers carry some of the longest hours of all, devoting nights, weekends and long on-call periods to their jobs. Among those recently making conversions are IBM, Disney, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Barclays Global Investors, among many others.
Working With A Lawyer To Claim Owed Compensation
Employees who have been reclassified to overtime eligibility are generally entitled to back pay for the overtime hours they have worked, dating back four years under the applicable statute of limitations in California. This is where our firm comes in. Our team of attorneys has more than 200 years of combined experience in employment law, as well as a strong track record of success on behalf of clients. If your company has reclassified you from salaried exempt to hourly, commission, piece rate or other overtime eligible position, our employment law attorneys can help you seek the compensation you deserve.
Talk To A Lawyer About Your Options For Free
Cohelan Khoury & Singer is based in San Diego and has a statewide employment law practice. To schedule a free initial consultation about your legal matter, call us at 888-652-2201. You can also reach out online.