by Erika M. Barbara, J.D.; Senior Employment Law Counsel, CalChamber
As an employer, do you know how to provide compliant meal breaks to your employees? Or when employees can legally waive a meal break? Or whether you can require employees to stay on site during a paid rest break?
If you’re unsure how to answer those questions, you’re not alone. Meal and rest break compliance can be challenging for California employers, and missteps can be costly, potentially opening the door to administrative claims and lawsuits.
This overview of California’s meal and rest break requirements offers a roadmap for navigating this difficult compliance area.
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