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By: Michael Kun
This morning, the California Supreme Court has just issued its long-awaited decision in the Brinker case regarding meal and period requirements. It is largely, but not entirely, a victory for employers. A copy of the decision is here.
A few highlights of the decision:
On rest periods, the Court confirmed the certification of a rest period class because Brinker’s written policy arguably did not comply with the law as to the second rest period in a day. In so doing, it clarified when employees are entitled to rest periods:
· Employees are entitled to 10 minutes’ rest for ...
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Employers with operations in California continue to await a ruling from the California Supreme Court on the question of whether employers must "ensure" that meal and rest breaks are taken, or merely make them "available."
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The healthcare industry continues to be the main target in the onslaught of wage and hour claims asserting violations of unpaid overtime and missed meal periods. These claims often result in millions of dollars being paid out to settle lawsuits and government investigations.
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