If in fact "ambulance operators" are not classified under "exempt" status in California, then just about every private company in Los Angeles is screwing just about every employee. I've heard lawyers say we're not exempt but does anyone know of any precedence for this? Perhaps a case already filed where in the ruling the judged identified an EMT as falling under the umbrella of law fought for and died for by so many thousands? We're talking about private companies now who think they don't have to compensate employees an additional hour for not getting a break in a 12 hour shift to which i believe they are due a 30 minute paid brake under the rest period law in CA for 10 minutes for every 4 hours of work and two 30 minute unpaid breaks for each 5 hours worked.
CA labor code exemption?
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Im going to say this first "im not trying to sound mean"
We are all in the business of emergency medical care. Emergencies don't have a schedule. I think every one of us had the understanding of this when we took the job. Do you have any idea how many meals have been ruined my a call for me since I started? More than I can remember, and I haven't been doing this that long. When you say you need a 10 min break every 4 hours or whatever are you trying to say you have absolutely no down time your entire 12hr shift? I find that really hard to believe..there are days where we can watch movies most of the day, other days we barely get to sit down between calls. The exemption is if you only do ift calls. Then you should be scheduled for a meal period. But seriously man, if you think its unfair...quit. your in California. There will be another person to fill the void and love every minute of it
We are all in the business of emergency medical care. Emergencies don't have a schedule. I think every one of us had the understanding of this when we took the job. Do you have any idea how many meals have been ruined my a call for me since I started? More than I can remember, and I haven't been doing this that long. When you say you need a 10 min break every 4 hours or whatever are you trying to say you have absolutely no down time your entire 12hr shift? I find that really hard to believe..there are days where we can watch movies most of the day, other days we barely get to sit down between calls. The exemption is if you only do ift calls. Then you should be scheduled for a meal period. But seriously man, if you think its unfair...quit. your in California. There will be another person to fill the void and love every minute of it
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It's also pretty much a legal question which no one here is really qualified to answer. Check with a lawyer. Our Community Rules prevent us from providing an answer.
Welcome, however, and I hope you can find other ways to participate!
Welcome, however, and I hope you can find other ways to participate!
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