If I earn commissions, does my employer still have to pay overtime?
Answer
Yes, in most cases. Commission-only employees are still entitled to California overtime unless they qualify for specific exemptions (like the outside sales exemption or a valid commission exemption under Labor Code §515.5). Your employer cannot use commissions to substitute for overtime pay.
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