Does a company have to pay overtime for travel?
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Does a company have to pay overtime for travel?
I travel for work, and my company does not pay overtime for travel. If my travel time is 6 hours and work on site for 4, I get paid only regular time for 10 hours. If I have to go to germany they will only pay me 8 hours of travel even though it takes about 12+ hours to get there. I’m also hourly, so if there is no work to do I don’t get paid. Is this legal?
Asked on June 22, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, California
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
It depends on your employer, type of employment, if you are under a contract....
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSE-FAQs.htm
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