§ 887. — 887. (Added November 6, 2018, by initiative Proposition 11, Sec. 1.)

California § 887.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code LAB: Labor Code - LAB
• Div. 2.: DIVISION 2. EMPLOYMENT REGULATION AND SUPERVISION
• Part 2.: PART 2. WORKING HOURS
• Ch. 7.: CHAPTER 7. Emergency Ambulance Services
• Art. 4.: ARTICLE 4. Emergency Ambulance Employee Safety and Preparedness

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Communication to Protect Public Health and Safety.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary:
(a)
In order to maximize protection of public health and safety, emergency ambulance employees shall remain reachable by a portable communications device throughout the entirety of each work shift.
(b)
If an emergency ambulance employee is contacted during a meal or rest period, that particular meal or rest period shall not be counted towards the meal and rest periods the employee is entitled to during his or her work shift.
(c)
If an emergency ambulance employee is not contacted during a meal
or rest period, that particular meal or rest period shall be counted towards the meal and rest periods the employee is entitled to during his or her work shift.

Legislative History

Added November 6, 2018, by initiative Proposition 11, Sec. 1. Effective December 19, 2018.