EmploymentQuestion 952 of 1605
In a single workday, an employer both denies an employee any meal period and denies any rest period. What is the maximum premium pay owed for that day under §226.7?
a.Two hours of pay: one for the meal violation and one for the rest violation
b.No premium, only the wages for hours worked
c.One hour total for both violations combined
d.Four hours of pay
Explanation
Labor Code §226.7 authorizes one additional hour of premium pay per day for meal-period violations and a separate one additional hour per day for rest-period violations. Because meal and rest premiums are distinct categories, an employer that denies both in the same day can owe up to two premium hours for that day, in addition to the wages for hours actually worked.
Law Reference: Labor Code §226.7; two premiumsPractice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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