Meal and Rest Breaks in California are protected under state labor laws to ensure employees receive proper time to rest and recharge during work hours. For example, when a worker takes an unpaid meal period of at least thirty minutes after working more than five hours in a day, the employer is not required to provide a paid meal period but must provide paid rest periods every four hours. Typically, employees are entitled to ten minutes of paid rest for every four hours they work. When employers do not abide by these laws, the employer is in violation of California's labor laws. Remedy Law Group assists workers who have had their rights violated and who want to take action against their employer. If an employee has either been deprived of their rest or meal breaks or if their breaks have been interrupted or shortened, our attorneys are experienced with obtaining compensation and holding employers accountable. Call us at Remedy Law Group for guidance on protecting your rights, well-being, and time against employers.