HOURLY HOSPITAL WORKERS SUE FOR UNPAID WAGES FOR MISSED LUNCH BREAKS
In California, many employees are required by law to receive a meal break as well as rest breaks. When several hourly hospital employees were not paid for lunch breaks that were missed or interrupted, they took action and sued their employer, the hospital. California labor laws require that your employer provide you with adequate meal breaks. For many jobs, this means that you are entitled to a meal break after 5 hours of work, as long as your total days work is more than 6 hours.
Additionally, you must be completely relieved from work duties during the break. If the break is interrupted, CA law says you need to be paid for the time you spend working while eating and also receive additional compensation in terms of a meal premium.
If you are a California employee who thinks you are not receiving proper meal and rest breaks, call the experienced employment lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We can answer your questions about CA meal and rest break laws. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.
