{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"45180","citation":"Ed. Code, § 45180","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000. - 65001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION [35000. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 25. EMPLOYEES [44000. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Classified Employees [45100. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Differential Compensation [45180. - 45186.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-5/article-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.","effective":null,"html":"<p>For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates otherwise:</p><p>(a) “Differential compensation” means either a reduction in the number of hours required to be actually worked or an increase in salary.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/differential-compensation-45180","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}