what is the law in california with a 30 min. lunch , how many breaks & how long?

Answer 1

it would depend on how many hours your shift is

Answer 2

Without knowing the length of your shift, you may not be legally entitled to ANY breaks including the lunch. If you are, that would be determined by STATE law. Contrary to popular belief, Federal law does not mandate breaks, no matter how many hour your work. It only requires you be paid for breaks is you are not allowed to leave the premises. As long as you are paid at overtime rates as required, the length of your shift is not limited by Federal law.

Mcgoo should read the sources he cites. The link below is the US Dept of Labor - Wage and Hour Division. The site DOES NOT support his claims.

Answer 3

The law you are referring to is actually a federal law.

You are entitled to a 30 minute lunch break in any 8 hour shift.
Over 12 hours and you may be entitled to two - 30 minute lunch breaks.

These are NOT paid breaks, unless your employer chooses to do so.

Regular work breaks between start, lunch and end of shifts, are NOT promised by Federal law. They may be under some state laws.

Go to the US Dept. of Labor - Wage and Hour Division to find out more on the Federal laws.

Look for a Wage and Hour Division or a Dept of Labor on CA. web site as well for state rules.

You may also have guarantees under union contract rules as well if you are in a union.

Answer 4

30 minute lunch and 2 10 minute breaks.

Answer 5

Simple..6-8 hour day 1/2 hour uninterupted non paid lunch. and 1- 10 minute break.
4-5 hour day 1-10 min. break.

Answer 6

You can get better qualified people to answer this question if you post it in Business Finance / Careers & Employment.

I just answered almost this identical question except state of Georgia ... I suggest you look at that
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmTJaE4Eavs2aPRHiVbQWsnsy6IX?qid=20070731173651AA21PRK&show=7#profile-info-EQwHNfPsaa

My answer for California would be alomst identical.