Labor/Employment
Jul. 14, 2025
California's tough exemption tests go beyond job titles
Misclassifying California employees as exempt can trigger steep penalties and litigation, making it essential for employers to meet the state's strict exemption standards with rigorous documentation and legal counsel.
Clifton W. Albright
Founding Partner and President
Albright, Yee & Schmit, APC
Email: info@ayslaw.com
Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA
For California employers, the correct classification of employees as either exempt or non-exempt remains one of the most perilous compliance challenges. Misclassification can expose a business to significant liability, including back wages, substantial penalties and costly litigation. Given that California law presumes an employee is non-exempt, attorneys must advise clients on the high standard of proof required to classify an empl...
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