Would a worker qualify for a split shift premium if they are scheduled to work the morning shift and then voluntarily pick up an evening shift?

Voluntarily picking up an extra shift does not qualify for the split shift premium. The purpose of the split shift premium is to prevent abuses by employers for scheduling shifts that are not voluntary.

Workers who earn the minimum wage per hour are entitled to additional pay known as a “split shift premium” when their schedule includes a split shift. The premium is equal to one hour of pay at the rate of the minimum wage. (Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders 1-15, Section 4)

An employee who is paid more than minimum wage may also be due a split shift premium, however, the greater the wage the lower the premium will be.

Also note, an employee who resides at the place of employment is exempt from the split shift premium.

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