YOUR EMPLOYER CANNOT DENY YOU MEAL AND REST BREAKS: CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES CAN SUE
Wal-Mart employees are suing Walmart for damages, claiming they were not paid for meal and rest periods. California and federal law states that in most circumstances, employers must pay employees for their meal and rest breaks, as these breaks count as time worked. Additionally, if your employer fails to provide you with a meal and/or rest break, your employer might owe you additional wages. An experienced employment lawyer can assist you with making sure you are receiving the meal and rest breaks the law provides for you.
In most cases, you should receive a 30 minute meal break for 5 hours of work. So, if you work a 10 hour day you are entitled to a one hour meal break. Additionally, most employees should receive a 10 minute break for every 4 hours worked. There are exceptions to the law that an employment attorney can discuss with you.
If you believe you have not been receiving the proper meal and rest breaks provided under CA law, you need the experience of a knowledgeable employment attorney. If you live in CA, the employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP are here to help you. Call us now at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to assist you, or visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com.
