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Meal and Rest Breaks
The DOL said meal breaks that are significantly reduced by travel time may still be noncompensable as long as they are long enough for employees to eat a meal (i.e., typically 30 minutes).
A new ruling makes clear that California employees may waive their right to a meal break prospectively.
News: HR Guidance on complying with federal and state requirements governing employee meal and rest breaks.