Wage & HourMeal Breaks
Are meal breaks required in California?
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Yes, California law requires a 30-minute uninterrupted meal break for shifts over 5 hours, and a second 30-minute meal break for shifts over 10 hours. Employers who deny meal breaks must pay one hour of premium pay.
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