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Why Lockout Features May Increase Meal Break Liability in California—Wage & Hour Law

For years, payroll providers promoted “lockout features” as a smart way to prevent short meal periods. The system simply blocks employees from clocking back in before 30 minutes have passed. It seemed like the perfect compliance solution. But in today’s litigation environment, that strategy may actually create new risk. In this video, Alex Medina explains: ✅ What a lockout feature is and why employers implemented it ✅ Why short meal periods (29- and 28-minute lunches) trigger major exposure ✅ How plaintiff’s lawyers are now attacking lockout systems as “synthetic time entries” ✅ Why courts expect a broader compliance strategy—not just technology fixes ✅ Safer alternatives, including training, attestations, premium payments, and extended meal periods California wage and hour litigation is constantly evolving. What worked five years ago may now be used against you. If you’re relying on a lockout feature—or wondering whether you should remove one—you need a holistic compliance strategy that treats meal periods like a true health and safety issue. 👉 Have questions about strengthening your wage and hour compliance systems? Call Alex Medina at 916-960-2211, email amedina@medinamckelvey.com, or visit medinamckelvey.com to learn how we help employers transform legal uncertainty into stability.