California Break Time Laws

Summary

California law requires a 30-minute meal break for employees working over 5 hours and a 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours worked. If these breaks are not provided, employees may have a legal claim.

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I am working *.* hours a day, 5 days a week, I don’t have any breaks and have what my employer calls a working break during the kids nap time
Hello Kylee, it sounds like you're seeking information about employment laws regarding working hours and breaks. Can you please tell me in which country and state you're located? Different places have different laws related to this matter.
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Apologies if there was any confusion, Kylee. Could you please tell me the country and state you're working in so I can provide accurate legal information about working hours and breaks?
USA California
In California, under the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) regulations:
- Employees should have a *-minute meal break if they work more than * hours.
- A *-minute rest period is required for every * hours worked.

If these aren't provided, you may have a legal claim.