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Monday, April 22, 2013

United States District Court Finds Meal and Rest Period Compensation is a Wage

United States District Court Finds Meal and Rest Period Compensation is a Wage

This Court decision, though non-binding on California State Courts, has answered many questions that lawyers, employees, and employers have regarding meal and rest breaks. Normally California employers are required to pay premium pay for missed meal and rest periods. Employers looking to update their policies or have them reviewed to ensure they are in compliance should contact Quintilone & Associates at req@quintlaw.com. For more information on seeking payment for missed meal and rest periods or off the clock work as well as reimbursement of business expenses and whether you have a potential claim please contact Quintilone & Associates at req@quintlaw.com