Unionized stationary engineers can follow contract meal break rules instead of state law
Stationary engineers who do building maintenance join utility, construction and security workers exempt from state meal period rules when a union contract sets meal periods, binding arbitration, overtime premiums and pay at least 30% above minimum wage.
Who it affects
Stationary engineers under union contracts and their employers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2078: Employees: meal periods: stationary engineers.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.