How much time do I have to give my employees for meal and rest breaks?

HRCalifornia

Employees must receive a 30-minute uninterrupted meal period if they work more than 5 hours, provided by the end of the 5th hour. A second 30-minute meal period is required if they work more than 10 hours, provided by the end of the 10th hour.

Rest breaks must be 10 consecutive uninterrupted minutes for every 4 hours worked (or major fraction thereof, defined as over 2 hours). No rest break is required for shifts under 3.5 hours. Shifts of 3.5 to 6 hours require one rest break; over 6 to 10 hours require two; over 10 to 14 hours require three; and so on.

Rest breaks must be “net” 10 minutes, meaning the employee must be relieved of all duties

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