California § 887 - Communication to Protect Public Health and Safety. Notwithstanding any provision
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 887 — Communication to Protect Public Health and Safety. Notwithstanding any provision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 887. Communication to Protect Public Health and Safety. Notwithstanding any provision
Communication to Protect Public Health and Safety. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary: (a) In order to maximize protection of public health and safety, emergency ambulance employees shall remain reachable by a portable communications device throughout the entirety of each work shift. (b) If an emergency ambulance employee is contacted during a meal or rest period, that particular meal or rest period shall not be counted towards the meal and rest periods the employee is entitled to during his or her work shift. (c) If an emergency ambulance employee is not contacted during a meal or rest period, that particular meal or rest period shall be counted towards the meal and rest periods the employee is entitled to during his or her work shift.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 887
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 887 cover?
Section 887 ("Communication to Protect Public Health and Safety. Notwithstanding any provision") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 887?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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