Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Time on clock before break?
If an employee will be working an 8 hour shift, how long must they be working before the break(30 min)is offered?
Asked on 5/07/05, 7:55 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: Time on clock before break?
The law's goal is to have two hours of work between breaks.
Answered on 5/10/05, 2:12 pm
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
Re: Time on clock before break?
The law requires a ten minute break for every four hours worked, preferably somewhere in the middle, and a half hour break for every five hours worked.
Answered on 5/10/05, 3:05 pm