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
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