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      Labor code violations - Anonymous employee Acumen Employee Review

      1.0
      Sep 1, 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Willing to hire inexperienced employees.

      Cons

      It wasn't until I left and joined a better company that I realized Acumen regularly violates CA labor code 515.5(b) in multiple instances. You input your "hours worked", but are not allowed to input overtime hours even if you worked them. Management especially discourages this. Also, certain employees are misclassified as nonexempt. They rely on young inexperienced and immigrant workers to get away with this.

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      Acumen Response
      3y
      I'm sorry you didn't visit our HR department before leaving the company to help resolve your confusion on hours worked. Best of luck to you.

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      5.0
      Apr 18, 2026
      Associate researcher
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - The work is intellectually engaging and gave me many chances to grow technically. - I learned a lot from talented coworkers and appreciated being part of projects with real-world relevance. - There was also good exposure to translating technical work into clear, usable takeaways.

      Cons

      - The work can be intense and detail-heavy, and deadlines can sometimes feel demanding. - Priorities may shift quickly, which can make it hard to plan ahead. - At times, the volume of revisions and fast pace can be stressful.

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      Acumen Response
      2mo
      We've heard that this type of feedback is helpful to new graduates and prospective applicants, particularly your perspective on the pros and cons of working here. Please continue to share your experiences during your career journey with us. We wish you the best!
      2.0
      Jun 26, 2026
      Research analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great people to work with overall

      Cons

      Management is disorganized No incentives to want to continue working there

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