During a mandated 10-minute rest break, a security-conscious contractor requires workers to keep their radios on and respond if called. Under California law, this practice is:

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In Augustus v. ABM Security Services, the California Supreme Court held that employees must be relieved of all duties and employer control during rest periods, including being freed from the obligation to remain 'on call.' Requiring workers to keep radios on and respond defeats the off-duty nature of the break, making it non-compliant even if paid and even if no interruption actually occurs.