am i being under paid?
Asked by pixie7
less than minimum wage in california?? im going to get a job tutoring for LAUSD school district 10 hrs. a week. thing is that the wage is 6.75 an hour. i did fill out a job permit since im 16. but how can i only be paid 6.75?

Best Answer:
Although there are some exceptions, almost all employees in California must be paid the minimum wage as required by state law. Effective January 1, 2008, the minimum wage in California is $8.00 per hour. There are some employees who are exempt from the minimum wage law, such as outside salespersons, individuals who are the parent, spouse, or child of the employer, and apprentices regularly indentured under the State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Minimum Wage Order (MW-2007) There is an exception for learners, regardless of age, who may be paid not less than 85% of the minimum wage rounded to the nearest nickel during their first 160 hours of employment in occupations in which they have no previous similar or related experience. http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/FAQ_MinimumWage.htm

talk with your boss and claim for a raise.
Answered by taogod

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Answered by DionneS

you still should make min
Answered by asuhockey

If you think your being underpaid get a different job. Or ask ...
Answered by Narma Karma

no the minimu, is 6.75 so they can pay u 6.75
Answered by some 17 year old kid

Minimum wage is $8. Yes, you are being underpaid. Don't take the job and report those as*wipes.
Answered by JosieJay

sorry but being a teacher is pretty easy
Answered by Evan

ur not getting paid enough california is exspensive so u should get a better paying job
Answered by Braxton J

6.75 is decent, my cousin gets paid on commission at foot locker and i figured out what she gets paid by the hour on a good week and it's like 5.25 or something
Answered by filmerdude92

idk what minimum wage is in california, but it's 6.75 here...and considering that it's just tutoring, then i would say that that's a fine price. If you're concerned, just talk to your boss or someone else that works there.
Answered by Leanne

I don;'t know what min wage is in Cali but if you are not earning tips (like a waiter would) then I don't see how they can pay you less then min wage. Why not ask them about it. See what they say. If they can't give you a good answer call the department of labor.
Answered by Lisa H

Unless you are getting tips, that is illegal. Minimum wage here in IL is now 7.75. Some pizza place hired my daughter at 7.00 and told her training was not paid!! LOLOL...I called the owner and told him no way. He said that's how I do it, I said really?? Lets see what the labor board thinks of that. Needless to say, he upped her pay and offered paid training. It's sad, but lots of people try to take advantage of young people.
Answered by jennifer s

Tell the person employing you that you're gone or that they raise the pay. Thats just not fair especially when you're there for 10 hours in a row! Btw, minimum wage is $8 and if Obama wins it will be raised to $10 SO VOTE 4 OBAMA bitch!
Answered by loverr☮

well, it depends in what area of los angeles you are tutoring in, if its in south LA, you wont be getting much at all! but if you work in bev. hills, malibu,bel air,hollywood etc. they pay great!
Answered by riiman95

Nevermind what min wage is. Here is a nickels worth of free advice. Figure out what you are worth and demand it, if you get it make sure you work hard and earn it, if you dont get it move on to bigger and better things. The world is full of unhappy people who settled.
Answered by sam d