Section 45180.

Cal. Education Code - EDC § 45180.
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For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates otherwise: (a) “Differential compensation” means either a reduction in the number of hours required to be actually worked or an increase in salary. (b) “Shift” means the number of hours worked and shall include a duty-free meal period of not less than one-half hour which, in the case of a seven- or eight-hour shift, shall occur approximately at the midpoint of the shift. This subdivision shall not apply to employees working six hours or less, or assigned to a split shift.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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