[Your Name] [Your Position] [Date] [Employee's Name] [Employee's Position] [Department/Organization] Dear [Employee's Name], RE: DIRECTIVE — BREAK POLICY I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to provide you with an update regarding our break policy here at Riverside California [Name of Company/Organization]. As part of our commitment to ensuring a healthy and productive work environment, we have implemented a revised break policy that will come into effect on [Effective Date]. The objective of this policy is to strike a balance between your need for rest and refreshment during work hours, while ensuring operational efficiency is maintained. The new break policy applies to all employees in the Riverside California branch and encompasses the following key guidelines: 1. Break Schedule: — All employees are entitled to one unpaid meal break during their workday, for a minimum of [length of time, e.g., 30 minutes]. This break should be taken after [number of hours worked, e.g., 4 hours]. — This meal break may not be split or interrupted unless authorized by a supervisor or manager due to exceptional circumstances. — Additional shorter rest breaks, lasting [length of time, e.g., 10 minutes], will be granted to employees who work for more than [number of hours, e.g., 6 hours]. These rest breaks should be scheduled at a time that minimally disrupts workflow and must not be taken consecutively. — Employees must notify their immediate supervisor or manager before taking any scheduled breaks. 2. Break Areas: — Designated break areas have been established on the premises to provide a comfortable and suitable environment for employees to take their breaks. — These areas are equipped with [facilities, e.g., tables, chairs, vending machines] and are strictly intended for breaks only. — To maintain cleanliness and uphold the company's image, employees are expected to clean up after themselves and discard any waste properly. 3. Break Policy Violations: — Failure to adhere to the break policy may result in disciplinary measures as outlined in our employee code of conduct. — Employees who consistently abuse or disregard the break policy may be subject to further consequences, including but not limited to unsatisfactory performance reviews, verbal/written warnings, and potential termination. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with this new break policy, which is now available in the updated employee handbook. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, I encourage you to reach out to your immediate supervisor or the Human Resources department for clarification. We believe that this revised break policy will contribute to a more organized and productive work environment. Thank you for your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Department/Organization]
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