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Updated to include guidance reflecting a California Court of Appeal ruling concerning meal break waivers.
Updated to include information on a California Court of Appeal ruling concerning meal break waivers.
A new ruling makes clear that California employees may waive their right to a meal break prospectively.
Updated statement to clarify requirements and more closely align language with that in COMPS Order #39.
Updated threshold, statement and guidance to reflect repeal of meal break requirement for minors 16 years of age and older, effective August 1, 2024.
Updated to reflect amendments regarding preliminary and postliminary activities and de minimis time, effective July 1, 2024.
Updated to reflect amendments to the lactation / breastfeeding breaks law, effective June 19, 2024.
Updated to reflect an amendment to the holidays on which an employer may not penalize an employee for refusing to work, effective January 1, 2024.
HR Guidance on complying with federal and state requirements governing employee meal and rest breaks.