Archive for November 2017
California Meal Breaks – When Can Meal Breaks Be Waived?
When Can Meal Breaks be Waived in California? Meal breaks in California can be waived only under very limited circumstances. Shifts Between 5-6 Hours If the total shift worked is less than six (6) hours total, then the employer and the employee can agree that no meal period will be taken by the employee. Shifts…
Read MoreCalifornia Meal Breaks and Rest Breaks – When Are They Required?
Are meal breaks and rest breaks required in California? Yes. In California, employers are required to provide their employees both meal breaks and rest breaks depending on the hours those employees work. CALIFORNIA MEAL BREAKS When are meal breaks required in California? Under California law (Wage Orders and Labor Code Section 512), employees must be…
Read MoreCalifornia Pregnancy Leave Laws
What types of maternity leave are available in California? For families expecting a new child, pregnancy leave laws in California are important but complicated. There are three basic types of leave that parents may take: FMLA leave, CFRA leave, and pregnancy disability leave. Many parents qualify for the California Paid Family Leave program as well.…
Read MoreCalifornia Overtime Laws – When Is Overtime Pay Required in California?
Overtime laws were established under both California law and federal law to reward employees for working long hours. They were also put in place to prevent employees from overworking their employees by putting financial pressure on the employer. Is Overtime Owed After 8 Hours or 40 Hours in California? Under both California and federal law,…
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