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The California Supreme Court again addresses 'hours worked' for nonexempt employees
The California Supreme Court recently clarified which hours are compensable for employees in the case of Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, and highlighted the importance of employer "control" over employee activities in determining compensation.
George S. Howard Jr.
Partner, Quarles & Brady
George Howard is a partner at Quarles & Brady's San Diego office. George has advised employers for more than 40 years, representing them in virtually every type of employment or labor dispute. He was the first San Diegan admitted as a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and for many years has been recognized by Chambers USA.
Jessika Russell
Associate, Quarles & Brady
Jessika Russell is an associate at Quarles & Brady's San Diego office who represents clients in labor and employment matters.
When does the workday start and end? The time the employer must compensate an employee is known as “hours worked.” For more than 20 years, the California Supreme Court, in a series of decisions, has attempted to define which hours are “worked” (and therefore compensable). Most recently, on March 25, 2024, the court issued its unanimous opinion in Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, ...