How Rest Break Pay Is Calculated for Piece-Rate Employees in California

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Piece-Rate Rest Break Pay Rules Every California Worker Should Know Key Takeaways: In California, piece-rate pay compensates workers for completing tasks or producing items rather than for hours worked, and rest break pay must be calculated separately at the higher of an average hourly rate or applicable minimum wage. Under Labor Code section 226.2, added […]