EmploymentQuestion 961 of 1605
How is a 'workweek' defined for California wage-and-hour purposes?
a.Any fixed and regularly recurring period of seven consecutive 24-hour periods (168 hours) set by the employer
b.Any five days the employer selects
c.Always Monday through Friday
d.The calendar week only
Explanation
Under Labor Code §500, a workweek is any fixed and regularly recurring period of 168 hours: seven consecutive 24-hour workdays. The employer sets when it begins, and it need not align with the calendar week or a Monday-Friday schedule. Weekly overtime (over 40 hours) and the seventh-consecutive-day rule are measured within this defined workweek.
Law Reference: Labor Code §500; workweek definitionPractice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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