Section 1198.3 Of Chapter 1. Wages, Hours And Working Conditions From California Labor Code >> Division 2. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1.
1198.3
. (a) The Chief of the Division of Labor Standards
Enforcement may, when in his or her judgment hardship will result,
exempt any employer or employees from any mandatory day or days off
requirement contained in any order of the commission. Any exemption
granted by the chief pursuant to this section shall be only of
sufficient duration to permit the employer or employees to comply
with the requirements contained in the order of the commission, but
not more than one year. The exemption may be renewed by the chief
only after he or she has investigated and is satisfied that a good
faith effort is being made to comply with the order of the
commission.
(b) No employer shall discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against any employee who refuses to work hours in excess
of those permitted by the order of the commission.