Unpaid Overtime
Non-exempt employees entitled to premium pay for overtime hours actually worked.
In plain terms
If you were truly non-exempt, California generally requires extra pay when daily or weekly hours cross legal thresholds. Disputes usually turn on how many hours you actually worked—including off-the-clock tasks—and whether an overtime exemption honestly fits your real duties and pay structure, not just your title. When employers claim an exemption, they typically need evidence about how you spent your day, not a generic job description.