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Labor/Employment

May 11, 2012

Brinker’s unique impact on the health care industry

Commentary about the decision often ignores an important aspect of it: the IWA's authority to issue industry-related rules. By Daniel J. McQueen of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Daniel J. McQueen

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

333 South Hope Street
Los Angeles , CA 90071

Email: dmcqueen@sheppardmullin.com

By Daniel J. McQueen

Much has been written about the Supreme Court's recent holding in Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court and its impact on meal and rest period rules. Somewhat hidden away in the opinion, however, are several important holdings from the Court about the unique meal period regulations that apply to the state's hospitals.

According to the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), there are currently 367 acute-care ...

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