Jun. 10, 2003

Getting Breaks

By Tony R. Skogen California courts are experiencing a rapid growth in the number of administrative claims, individual lawsuits, class actions and claims for unfair business practices under Section 17200 of the state's Business & Professions Code by current and former employees seeking compensation for missed rest and meal periods. Numerous undecided issues must be sorted out by the appellate courts; but in the meantime, any California employer without legally sound employment practices