California Court Confirms Validity of Meal Period Waivers: What Employers Should Know

A recent California Court of Appeal decision in Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc. brings good news for employers: prospectively signed meal period waivers are enforceable—provided they meet specific legal requirements. The case involved former employees who claimed they were denied proper meal breaks. Their employer pointed to signed waivers allowing employees to voluntarily skip meal […]