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What Are My Options? — am I screwed?

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Hypothetical question

Using a throwaway bc my boss knows my main. I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

denied overtime for 6 months. I've been dealing with this for about 12 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 6 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

Illustrative response

For unpaid commissions in California: Labor Code section 204.1 requires commissions to be paid at least twice per month. If they're withholding earned commissions, that's a wage violation with penalties under Labor Code 203.

What Are My Options? — am I screwed?

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