{"id":255,"date":"2023-02-18T09:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-18T09:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saluskylaw.com\/insights\/?p=255"},"modified":"2023-01-30T02:23:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T02:23:38","slug":"california-workers-know-your-rights-to-a-duty-free-meal-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saluskylaw.com\/insights\/california-workers-know-your-rights-to-a-duty-free-meal-break\/","title":{"rendered":"“California Workers: Know Your Rights to a Duty-Free Meal Break”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that in California, employees are entitled to a 30-minute meal break <\/a>for every 5 hours worked? This break must be uninterrupted and free from the control of the employer. In other words, your employer cannot require you to perform any work-related tasks during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to note that this meal break must be provided no later than the end of the fifth hour of work. If you work more than 10 hours in a day, you are entitled to a second 30-minute meal break. This second break must be provided no later than the end of the tenth hour of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your employer fails to provide you with these meal breaks, or if you are required to perform work-related tasks during your breaks, you may be entitled to additional compensation<\/a>. It’s important to speak up and assert your rights if this happens to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to these meal break requirements, California law also requires employers to provide their employees with a 10-minute rest break for every 4 hours worked. These breaks must also be uninterrupted and free from the control of the employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important for California workers to be aware of their rights to meal<\/a> and rest breaks, and to speak up if their employer is not providing them. Your well-being and job performance depends on adequate rest and nourishment, so don’t hesitate to assert your rights and ensure you are being treated fairly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have Your Employee Rights Been Violated by an Employer? Contact Our Legal Employment Attorneys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Salusky Law Group at (562) 855-0004<\/a> for a free consultation or complete the form below<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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