When an employee works at least 10 hours, they then have the right to a second unpaid 30-minute meal break. Under California law, employees who work more than 5 hours are entitled to a 30-minute unpaid meal break.Employers must provide a second meal break of no fewer than 30 minutes for all workdays on which an employee works more than 10 hours. California Labor Code 512 provides employees with a mandated 30minute meal break after five hours of work in one day. If an employee works a fourhour shift, they are allotted one rest break and two after working eight hours. California law mandates comprehensive lactation break accommodations for nursing mothers in the workplace. Under wage and hour law, non-exempt employees need to get a 30-minute lunch or meal break if they work beyond five hours in one day. In California, employees cannot be required to work more than 6 consecutive days without a day off.