Shift Notification Requirements

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Summary

Californias Reporting Time Pay law requires employers to notify employees of their shifts at least 24 hours in advance. If notification is less than 24 hours, employers must compensate employees. If an employer claims to have sent an email but cannot prove receipt, it may not count as proper notification. Consult a local employment attorney or labor board for further guidance.

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Thank you. In San Jose, California is there a minimum amount of time an employer must notify an employee of their shift?
Yes, in California, the "Reporting Time Pay" law requires employers to give workers who report to their shift with less than * hours' notice half their usual or scheduled day's wages for each day worked.
So if the shift for the next week goes out on Friday 8am and I start work Saturday 7am that would be an issue on behalf of the employer correct?
Based on California's "Reporting Time Pay" law:
- If your shift notification was less than * hours before start time, it's an issue.
- Your employer should compensate for it.
- Seek advice from local labor board for further clarity.
If the employer says they sent you an email but you never received said email, does that count as notification?
In general, if the employer cannot prove that you received the email, it may not count as notification. However, the specifics can vary. You may want to consult with a local employment attorney or the labor board for clarity.