Creative Control? Or Technical Translator?
Misclassification of technical writers is a serious problem in California's high tech industries. Many technical writers at some of California's largest employers started their jobs thinking they would have creative responsibility for their drafts and tech manuals. In reality, though, much of the work is a production process of translating the product's engineering specifications and operating instructions into terms a layman will understand.
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If you are a technical writer who has been classified as an exempt employee, your employer may be taking advantage of gray areas of overtime pay laws relating to creative control and administrative responsibilities. Talk to a class action litigation attorney at Marlin & Saltzman, LLP, to learn more about protecting your rights. We have offices in Los Angeles and Orange County.
"Case law regarding exempt and not-exempt status for technical writers and others in the tech industry is complex. We stay abreast of the legal developments as they change over the months and years." — Attorney Kristen Fritz
Are You Part of a Class Action Lawsuit?
You probably won't know if you can be part of a class action lawsuit until you talk to an experienced attorney. We will discuss our recent cases with you. If other technical writers at your company feel the same way you do about your job responsibilities, your case may be certified for class action.
What If You Signed an Agreement to be Exempt From Overtime Pay?
Under California law, you cannot sign away your rights. If the courts rule that your employment agreement misclassifies your job, your agreement will be void.
We represent clients in a full range of class action employment disputes and claims against employers, including:
- Misclassification of technical writers
- Unpaid overtime
- Misclassification of exempt employees and managers
- Working off-the-clock
- Illegal control of independent contractors
- Working through meals and breaks
Misclassification of technical writers is an illegal practice in California. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your job classification with one of our lawyers today.
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