Seyfarth Synopsis: As recent triple-digit
temps have shown, California is still one of the hottest places to
be—literally. Today's post reminds all employers,
especially with employees who work outdoors or in open-air
environments, that OSHA, Cal-OSHA, and the California Labor Code
all prescribe protections from the heat.
California rest and recovery breaks.
California employers must provide non-exempt employees with a
paid 10-minute rest break for every four hours worked or major
fraction thereof. Refresh your recollection of the rest-break
requirement here. And employers in certain industries
should recall their additional obligations to help outdoor workers
avoid heat-related illnesses by providing water, shade, and
additional rest breaks, as required by California's
regulations.
