CA AB2605

Exempts employees in safety-sensitive positions at petroleum facilities from the requirement to be relieved of all duties during rest periods, allowing them to carry and monitor communication devices and remain on premises to respond to emergencies, until January 1, 2021.

Requires employers to provide an alternate rest period reasonably promptly after an emergency interruption, or pay one hour of regular pay if circumstances prevent the alternate rest period from being taken.

Applies only to employees covered by Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order No. 1 and requires the exemption to be contingent on a valid collective bargaining agreement that includes specific wage, arbitration, and premium pay provisions.

Requires petroleum facility employers to itemize on employee pay statements the total hours or pay owed for rest periods not provided under this exemption.

Took effect immediately upon Governor approval on September 20, 2018, and automatically repeals on January 1, 2021.