Is there any requirement that employees have a certain amount of time between shifts?
HRCalifornia
Generally, no. Neither federal nor California law requires a minimum amount of time between shifts, except in certain industries or situations.
Returning to work within the same workday may trigger split-shift or reporting-time pay. A split shift (a schedule interrupted by unpaid, non-meal/rest periods) may require an additional hour of pay at minimum wage, subject to offsets.
Exceptions include:
- Certain alternative workweek schedules, which may require at least 8 hours between shifts in limited situations
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