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Short Takes: Meal Breaks
May 2008
We have a call center, and we're wondering how much flexibility we have in scheduling meal breaks. If we have to make sure employees have their meal break before working more than five hours, that's a pretty tight fit for us. What can we do to ensure adequate coverage while people take breaks? . . . more

Meal Breaks: What Are Our Meal Period Obligations for Truck Drivers Whose Hours Are Regulated by the CPUC and the DOT?
March 2008
Many of our employees are commercial truck drivers whose hours are regulated under CPUC and DOT rules. Do we need to provide meal breaks or make sure that these employees take meal breaks? CPUC and DOT rules regulate the number of hours that a driver can work per day, but are we still bound by our meal break obligations under the Labor Code and Wage Orders? . . . more

Rest Breaks: How Do We Handle Complaints About Smokers' Breaks?
March 2008
We're a small company and we've been fairly lenient with rest breaks. We assumed that employees would take a 10-minute rest break in the morning and again in the afternoon, but we haven't policed exactly how long people take their breaks. We've also just let smokers step outside for cigarette breaks without tracking how often or how long they're out. We haven't felt that anyone was taking advantage of this system or abusing the privilege. . . . more

Short Takes: Rest Periods
February 2008
A worker says 10 minutes isn't enough time to get to the break room, have coffee, and return to her work . . . more

Meal and Rest Periods in California: Which Breaks You Must Provide—and When—and What to Do When Workers Won't Cooperate

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Originally presented on January 10, 2007
The California meal and rest period requirements are a notorious source of problems and confusion for employers. This comprehensive audio conference will tell you what you need to know about these complex rules, and how to make sure you stay on the right side of the law. . . . more

Short Takes: Meal Periods
May 2006
Some of my nonexempt employees want to work through their meal periods so they can take off early. Is this OK? . . . more

Short Takes: Meal Periods
Novermber 2005
This meal period deal is driving me nuts. The workers on our assembly line usually work 6-hour shifts. Most of the crew want to work . . . more

Wage and Hour: When Does the Missed Meal Penalty Have to Be Paid?
October 2005
Can you give guidance on when the missed meal period penalty has to be paid? Does it have to be paid if an employee takes a 28-minute . . . more

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