Wage & HourUnpaid Overtime
Do restaurant workers get overtime pay in California?
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Yes, restaurant workers in California are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 8 in a day or 40 in a week, and double time for hours over 12 in a day. Tips do not count toward minimum wage or overtime calculations.
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