We have all read the alerts and blog postings indicating that employers are only required to “provide” meal breaks, but need not “ensure” that they are
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Into the Weeds on the Timing of Meal Breaks Under Brinker
Now that we all have read about the Brinker ruling, and breathed our collective sigh of relief, it is time to get into the weeds on some very practical issues
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Long-Awaited Brinker Decision A Relief For Employers
After more than three years and two rounds of briefing, the California Supreme Court has issued its long-awaited decision in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court. Overall, the decision
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Brinker Decision Further Delayed Further
Brinker – The Wait Continues As Cal Supreme Court Considers "Rolling 5" Issue
We’ve been waiting (forever it seems) for the California Supreme Court to issue its decision in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court. Based on oral argument last month
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Cal. Supreme Court Sets Brinker Argument
Thanks to Kent Bradbury for the following post:
The California Supreme Court has finally scheduled oral arguments in the case of Brinker v. Hohnbaum for November 8th. For those who aren’t aware of
Governor Brown Appoints New Labor Commissioner
Governor Jerry Brown has appointed Julie Su to be California’s next Labor Commissioner. Some of you are very familiar with the role of the Labor Commissioner. If you’re not, the
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Meal and Rest Period Uncertainty Remains
It’s been over two years since the California Supreme Court granted review in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court. During that time, employers in California have lacked definitive guidance on
DLSE OPINION LETTERS PENDING BRINKER AND BRINKLEY
Pending decisions from the California Supreme Court in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court of San Diego County and Brinkley v. Public Storage, Inc., the Division of Labor Standards
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