Under California wage and hour law, computer software professionals can qualify for overtime exemption if they meet certain duties requirements and are paid a specified hourly rate, set annually based on inflation rates by the state Department of Industrial Relations. On Jan. 1, 2007, the minimum hourly rate for exempt computer software professionals will be $49.77, up from $47.81 in 2006. If you employ exempt computer software pros, be sure to check their pay rates to make sure you don’t lose the exemption come the new year.
More information on the new hourly rate is available via the Department of Industrial Relations Web site.
The HR Management & Compliance Report: How To Comply with California Wage & Hour Law, explains everything you need to know to stay in compliance with the state’s complex and ever-changing rules, laws, and regulations in this area. Coverage on bonuses, meal and rest breaks, overtime, alternative workweeks, final paychecks, and more.
Additional Resources:
Who’s Entitled to Overtime: How to Avoid Mistakes When Classifying California Employees, A California Employer Advisor Employer Guide