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Register Now for California Meal and Rest Break Rules Webinar
HRWatchdog June 10, 2025
Can employees working shifts of six hours or less sign written prospective (or “blanket”) meal waivers? Since employees don’t clock out for rest breaks, how…
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Timing of Meal Breaks Can Avert Strict Liability for Violations
HRWatchdog June 22, 2023
Our employees start work at 8 a.m. The owner of the company requires that meal breaks start at 1 p.m. While I have told him…
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California Court Rules Good Faith Belief Avoids Waiting Time, Wage Statement Penalties
James W. Ward March 8, 2023
A California Court of Appeal recently ruled that an employer’s good faith belief that it was complying with state wage and hour laws precluded the…

