Posts in Rest Period Wage Claim

Apr 04 California Meal Break Requirements

“What’s for lunch?” It’s a common question coworkers may ask each other during the workday. Whether someone is planning to go out ...

Feb 25 Additional Rest Periods for Smoking Breaks

If I am a smoker, can I get additional breaks? No. If you are a smoker, you are not entitled to any additional breaks. In ...

Feb 26 Employer Not Allowing Rest Periods

If my employer is not allowing me to take a rest period, can I do something about it? Yes. If you are a non-exempt California ...

Feb 26 Employer Refusing Rest Periods During 8-hr Shifts

What can I do if my employer does not allow me to take rest periods during my eight-hour shifts? You could file a rest period wage ...

Feb 26 Employer Retaliating Against Employees

If my employer retaliates against me because I confronted him about not giving his employees rest periods, what can I do? If your ...

Feb 26 Rest Periods in the Middle of a 4-hr Work Period

Do my rest periods always need to be in the middle of my 4-hour work period, under California law? No, but a close to the middle ...