June 30, 2011 the California Supreme Court ruled that even though a company's employees live and work in another state when they come into California and work the employer MUST follow California Labor Code regulations The main one that this will effect most often will be overtime and rest/meal periods.
If an employee works over 8 hours in a day they get time and a half for hours 9, 10 and 11 and double time at hours 12 and up. Even if they only work the one day in the week. If they work over 40 in a week they get overtime as well.
In California if an employee works 6 hours or more they must get 2 10 minutes breaks and a 30 minute lunch break, away from their work station, mid-way of their shift. Example: Starts at 8 at 10 a.m. they get a break, 12 to 12:30 is lunch and 3 to 3:10 is a break. Failure to provide the breaks and lunch could result in a 1 hour penalty for each.
If you have questions or concerns regarding how to implement California regulations please contact our firm, we will be happy to assist you.
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