This week’s Friday’s Five covers an important new court decision that offers clarity—and relief—for California employers navigating the state’s complex meal period rules.

In Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc., the California Court of Appeal confirmed that written, prospective meal period waivers for shifts lasting five to six hours are valid and enforceable—so long as

California employers in the hospitality industry must navigate complex tipping laws to ensure compliance and avoid costly mistakes. In this video, I break down five key issues every employer should understand when it comes to tips, including who legally owns a tip, the rules around employer-mandated tip pooling policies, and whether tips impact overtime calculations