December 23, 2011
No Mandated Meals If Work Is On Wheels
In this article, Littler attorney Michael Gregg asserts that if the federal district court decision in Dilts v. Penske Logistics stands, it may free motor carriers transporting property from compliance with California's meal and rest break laws and result in increased efficiencies and reduced costs. Additionally, the court held that such state laws are preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, says Gregg.