The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to ensure a just day's pay in every workplace in the State and to promote economic justice. Cal. LAB Code § 2810.5 - 2810.5.Eight hours of labor constitutes a day's work. Any work in excess of eight hours in one workday and any work in excess of 40 hours in any one workweek. Effortlessly navigate California labor laws with this guide on wages, overtime, breaks, safety, and more. 2023 California Code Labor Code - LAB DIVISION 2 - EMPLOYMENT REGULATION AND SUPERVISION PART 4 - EMPLOYEES CHAPTER 1 - Wages, Hours and Working Conditions Stay compliant, minimize risk, and protect your bottom line. California's labor laws are complex, especially for outofstate employees. Patrick Collins represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law and workplace related disputes. But you still have to take one meal break during a shift that's over 10 hours.