Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Meal Periods

Can a California employer make their employees clock out for lunch to attend a mandatory company meeting, even if food is provided? If not, what is the California Labor Code for that?


Asked on 7/08/08, 6:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonas Grant Law Office of Jonas M. Grant, A.P.C.

Re: Meal Periods

No, they can incent the employees to attend by offering a free lunch, but if it's mandatory, it has to be paid, free lunch or not.

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Answered on 7/12/08, 7:50 pm
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: Meal Periods

Not sure what the code is, but I am certain that if the meeting is mandatory and work related, the employee must be compensated for it. In addition, this will not be considered a meal break as the employee is not relieved of all work duties as he/she should be in order to have a legitimate meal break.

Thanks.

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Answered on 7/09/08, 3:27 pm


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