Travel & Overtime Time Limits

[Twiddlers]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

I have been with my employer for over 10 years. At times we are required to travel over 200 miles one way. He does pay for gas, however he has never paid travel time. He did give us the option of traveling with him this last week. He started paying overtime 4 months ago. We do not know how many hours we will work in a single day, usually between 6 to 12 hours. I do not get breaks or a lunch period that is not interupted by work/customers.

I was wondering what the limitations were as far as collecting for the overtime & travel time as a current employee and also if I were to quit.

Thank You for Your Time.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

[cbg]

Are you exempt or non-exempt?

[Twiddlers]

I do not know if I am exempt or not. How can I find out if I am exempt or not? We are paid by the hour for the hours we work (except once), we receive $15.00 per day perdiem and gas is paid for. Thats all the 'benifits' we receive.

[cbg]

It has nothing to do with what benefits you receive. Exempt status is determined by your job duties. However, anyone can be non-exempt; only limited employees can be exempt.

If you are paid by the hour, you are most likely non-exempt unless you are a teacher, doctor, attorney, or possibly a computer professional. Are you?

[Twiddlers]

I am paid by the hour and work in a auctioneers office.

[pattytx]

In California (not true in other states), ALL travel time on behalf on the employer is compensable. You can file a claim with the DLSE.