Meal and Rest Breaks
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What You Are Entitled To
In California, employers are required to provide employees with a meal break of 30 minutes for every five hours of work (or six hours in the motion picture industry). The break should be provided no later than the end of the fifth hour of work. This meal break can be unpaid, provided the employee is completely relieved of their duties and afforded the opportunity to take an uninterrupted 30-minute break.
Employers also must provide employees with a 10-minute rest break for every four hours of work. Again, this break should be provided no later than the end of the fourth hour of work. This rest break should also be unpaid, and the employee should be completely released from their duties during this break.

When To Take Legal Action
If you believe your employer has failed to provide you with the meal and rest breaks to which you are entitled, you may have a claim for unpaid wages and even premiums, which equal one hour of pay at your regular rate for every missed break period. To receive these potential compensations, it is important to speak with a trusted California labor law attorney to discuss your rights and options.