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Labor Laws California For Salary Employees In San Diego
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Basic requirement for meal break: An employee working for at least 5 hours in a single shift but less than 6 hours is entitled to one meal break lasting at least 30 minutes. Any employee working for more than 10 hours in a single shift is entitled to take 2 meal breaks comprising 30 minutes each.
While the specific requirements for these breaks vary depending on whether an employee is salaried or exempt, both groups are entitled to at least one uninterrupted meal break during their workday.
Ing to California break laws, nearly all employees, including exempt salaried employees, are entitled to an unpaid, 30-minute meal break if they work more than five hours per day. A second 30-minute break is given to employees that work over 10 hours.
California also has exemptions for various industries concerning meal and rest break requirements. These industries include healthcare, construction, commercial drivers, union employees, public agencies, the motion picture industry, publically-owned electric utilities, and security officers.
Yes, salaried employees in California are entitled to meal and rest breaks. Employees are entitled to a 30-minute unpaid meal break if they work more than 5 hours a day, and a second 30-minute unpaid meal break if they work more than 10 hours a day.
California wage and hour laws affect salaried and non-salaried workers. Non-exempt salaried employees are protected by California minimum wage laws.
An employee must earn no less than two times the state's minimum wage for full-time work to meet this initial requirement of the exemption test. As of January 1, 2025, employees in California must earn an annual salary of no less than $68,640 to meet this threshold requirement.
An exempt employee in California meets a certain set of criteria that prevents them from coverage under wage and hour laws. Wage and hour laws dictate which types of employees are entitled to a minimum wage, overtime compensation, and legally required breaks.
There is no limit as to how many hours an exempt salaried employee can work in any given day or week. These employees earn a consistent salary, regardless of the number of hours worked.