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The California Labor Code, more formally known as "the Labor Code", [1] is a collection of civil law statutes for the State of California. The code is made up of statutes which govern the general obligations and rights of persons within the jurisdiction of the State of California .
Despite the 40-hour standard maximum work week, [89] some lines of work require more than 40 hours. For example, farm workers may work over 72 hours a week, followed by at least 24 hours off. [90] Exceptions to the break period exist for certain harvesting employees, such as those involved in harvesting grapes, tree fruits and cotton.
Today the average hours worked in the U.S. is around 33, [21] with the average man employed full-time for 8.4 hours per work day, and the average woman employed full-time for 7.9 hours per work day. [22] The front runners for lowest average weekly work hours are the Netherlands with 27 hours, [23] and France with 30 hours. [24]
The bill, AB 2932, would change the definition of a workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours for companies with more than 500 employees. The bill, AB 2932, would change the definition of a workweek from ...
The state’s labor commission could investigate and fine employers for interrupting employees' personal time. Management expert professor Amira Barger believes the bill addresses workplace equity ...
The California Supreme Court ruling curtails the ability of public employees in the state to seek help from the courts in labor disputes. Public employees cannot use labor law to sue employers ...
The Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) is a California statute that authorizes aggrieved employees to bring actions for civil penalties on behalf of themselves, other employees, and the State of California against their employers for California Labor Code violations. [1]
Assembly Bill 2751, drafted by state Rep. Matt Haney (D–San Francisco), would expand on prevailing California rules restricting overtime work by adding the "right to disconnect" to the state's ...