California Top Court Asked to Advise on Meal, Rest Breaks

California’s top court has been asked for legal guidance in a proposed class suit alleging CRST Van Expedited Inc. failed to provide required meal and rest breaks to drivers.

At issue is whether an employer violates the California Labor Code because it lacks a formal policy for meal and rest breaks, something the California Supreme Court hasn’t addressed, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said.

James Cole sued CRST on behalf of California truck drivers who allegedly didn’t receive their required breaks.

Although CRST didn’t prohibit employee breaks, Cole said he needed to keep driving to meet ...