In most circumstances, California law stipulates that hourly employees cannot work for more than five hours per day without being provided with at least one uninterrupted meal break of at least 30-minutes’ duration. Though there are exceptions, these meal breaks generally need to conform to certain basic requirements, including: They must be taken at regularly established intervals Employees must be completely relieved of duties for the duration of the break The employee may choose whether to remain at the worksite during the meal period. Employees who work more than 10 hours per day may be entitled to take a second meal break.

Orange County Missed Meal & Rest Breaks Lawyers

Orange County law protects an employee’s right to take uninterrupted meal and rest breaks. If you fail to receive breaks or receive short, late, or interrupted breaks, your rights may be violated.

Work Breaks are Required by Orange County Law

If your Orange County employer has failed to comply with these vital workplace protections, the law is on your side. While some breaks may be waived by mutual consent, they cannot be revoked by an employer without your approval.

Meal Break Laws

In most circumstances, California law stipulates that hourly employees cannot work for more than five hours per day without being provided with at least one uninterrupted meal break of at least 30-minutes’ duration.

Though there are exceptions, these meal breaks generally need to conform to certain basic requirements, including:

They must be taken at regularly established intervals
Employees must be completely relieved of duties for the duration of the break
The employee may choose whether to remain at the worksite during the meal period.
Employees who work more than 10 hours per day may be entitled to take a second meal break.

Rest Break Laws

In addition to meal breaks, employees must be authorized and permitted to take rest breaks, which accrue at a rate of ten consecutive minutes for each four-hour work period. When problems arise concerning rest periods, you could be entitled to compensation.

Like meal breaks, these rest breaks must meet certain basic requirements, including:

Rest periods must be paid as normal working hours
They must be taken in the middle of the work period

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Meal Breaks

California law stipulates that hourly employees cannot work for more than five hours per day without being provided with at least one uninterrupted meal break of at least 30-minutes' duration.

Rest Breaks

Employees must be authorized and permitted to take rest breaks, which accrue at a rate of ten consecutive minutes for each four-hour work period.

Denied Breaks

If your employer fails to provide the required meal period, you are to be paid one hour of pay at your regular rate of compensation for each workday that the meal period is not provided.

Is It Illegal, or Just Unfair?

Employers and businesses wield significant power, and unfair treatment can upend an employee’s life. Discrimination and harassment can undercut an employee’s self-esteem, sense of safety, and mental and physical health. Often, our clients are eligible to receive compensation for the mistreatment they experienced. We will help you understand your rights as a California worker and guide you through the complicated legal system to obtain the justice you deserve.

Litigation is our specialty, and we believe all workers should be protected in the legal system. That’s why Matern Law Group works to empower, support, and champion each client. We are proud of our history of representing workers from across the state. Our clients come from all industries, backgrounds, and income levels. Our team has handled a variety of different disputes between companies and their employees. We have represented individual workers and groups of workers who experienced similar mistreatment. We care about protecting those who need it most. Whether or not you are familiar with the legal system or your rights as an employee, our attorneys and legal assistants will help you through the process and ensure a favorable outcome.

We aim to make our law firm more than just a business. With our team of experienced, tenacious employment lawyers, we are ready to protect your rights. If you believe you experienced illegal mistreatment, contact our team of attorneys and get a free consultation. You have a right to a safe, ethical workplace.

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Orange County Missed Meal & Rest Breaks Lawyers

Work Breaks are Required by Orange County Law

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