It might surprise many California public employers that there is no law that requires them to provide meal and rest breaks to most of their employees. Similarly, there is no law that requires California public employers to pay overtime to most of their employees for working over eight hours in a day or pay “double
Nurse’s Unsuccessful FLSA Claim To Recover for Missed Meal Breaks Highlights Importance Of Having Overtime Reporting Procedures
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Ohio recently issued a decision rejecting a nurse’s claim for compensation for missed meal breaks under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Not only is the holding in White v. Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp a victory for employers, but it underscores the importance of
Supreme Court Issues Long-Awaited Ruling In Brinker Meal And Rest Period Case
The California Supreme Court issued its decision in Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court regarding an employer’s obligations under state law to provide meal and rest breaks to their employees. The Court ruled that employers have a duty to provide meal and rest periods to employees but employers need not ensure that no work is