Do You Have Lawful Policies Around Meal/Rest Breaks?
Federal law does not give employees the right to take rest or meal breaks during the work day. The law requires employers to pay employees for a certain time, even if it is designated as a break, but it does not require employers to offer employees break time.
However, state law is a different story. Several states in the United States require employers to provide their employees with meal and rest breaks. California…
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