Production · term
Meal penalty
Also known as meal premium, meal violation payment.
Additional compensation or another contract remedy triggered when a covered meal-period requirement is missed.
In practice
The trigger, amount, increments, exceptions, waiver rules, and covered workers depend on the governing agreement and jurisdiction; it is not permission to ignore fatigue or safety.
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Sources
- 2023 Basic Agreement · Directors Guild of America
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.