What to do if I’m not being allowed to take breaks at my work?
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What to do if I’m not being allowed to take breaks at my work?
I am part-time. I work 6 hour shifts with no break. I’m am told that I should get a break but my supervisor says part-timers don’t get one.
Asked on August 25, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Under California law if you are a non-exempt worker, you are entitled to meal and rest breaks as follows a 30-minute meal break if you work more than 5 hours in a workday, and 10 minutes breaks for every 4 hours you work. If your employer doesn&rsquot comply with these requirements, they are required to pay you 1 extra hour of regular pay for each day on which a violation occurred.
Here is a link that will explain further http//www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_restperiods.htm
At this point, since the corporate office will do nothing to assist you, you should contact the Industrial Welfare Commission and/or an employment law attorney.
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