Case Alert: CA Supreme Court Rejects Rounding for Meal Periods

March 10, 2021 |

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The California Supreme Court has ruled that employers cannot round time punches for meal periods. The Court also held that time punch records that show non-compliant meal periods create a rebuttable presumption of liability for violations. Further, the Court called into question the continuing viability of rounding time punches for hours worked in light of technological advancements. See the attached Alert for more information, including key takeaways and recommendations. Contact an attorney in our Employment Group with additional questions.

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