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California Rest Break Law Firm

Non-exempt employees in California are entitled to a paid rest break of at least 10 minutes for every 4 hours worked (or a major fraction thereof).

Failing to provide a legally adequate rest break leads to a penalty equaling one hour of your regular rate of pay.

Common ways employers fail to provide adequate rest breaks are:

  • Inadequate Break Times: Scheduling short breaks that do not meet the required duration may constitute a violation.

  • Working During Breaks: If employees are required to perform any work duties during their meal breaks or remain on-call, they must be compensated for that time, and it does not count as a proper break.

  • Non-Compliant Company Policies: Company policies that discourage or inhibit employees from taking breaks can lead to violations.

If you believe you are not properly provided your breaks, it is important that you speak with an attorney as soon as you can. Contact us or Call us at (626) 432-5422 for a free consultation.