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California 4-Hour Minimum Shift Law: All You Need to Know

By Frank S. Clowney III

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Employee Rights , Labor Laws

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Last Modified on May 27, 2026

The California 4-hour minimum shift law, also known as the reporting time pay law, requires employers to compensate employees for at least half of their scheduled hours if they report to work but are sent home early or are not needed for their full shift.…