Contra Costa California Sample Letter for Directive - Break Policy

• Category: Letters - Nonlegal - Directives
• State: Multi-State
• County: Contra Costa
• Control #: US-0576LR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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Sample Letter for Directive - Break Policy Dear [Employee], RE: BREAK POLICY DIRECTIVE We would like to inform you about the revised break policy at [Company Name] that will come into effect on [date]. This directive aims to ensure the equitable distribution of breaks for all employees, maintain productivity, and comply with employment laws in the Contra Costa County, California region. Contra Costa County Break Policy Standards: 1. Rest Breaks: As per California Labor Law, employees are entitled to a paid rest break of 10 minutes for every four hours worked or a significant fraction thereof. [Company Name] is committed to providing an environment conducive to employee welfare and work-life balance. Types of Rest Breaks: i. Standard Rest Breaks: During your shift, you will be granted a 10-minute rest break for every four hours worked or a significant fraction thereof. These breaks should generally be taken in the middle of the four-hour work period. ii. Smoking Breaks: We understand that some employees may require additional breaks for smoking purposes. However, these breaks should not exceed the time allocated for the standard rest breaks. Smoking breaks should be taken responsibly and outside designated smoking areas. 2. Meal Breaks: Employees working shifts of more than five hours are entitled to an unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes. During this time, you may leave the premises if desired. Types of Meal Breaks: i. Split Meal Breaks: In certain situations where business needs allow, you may request a split meal break, which means splitting your meal break into two separate breaks of at least 15 minutes each. However, this is subject to supervisor approval and must not disrupt daily operations. ii. On-Duty Meal Breaks: In exceptional cases, where the nature of your work prevents you from taking an uninterrupted meal break, you may request an on-duty meal break. This means you will still eat during your shift but remain available for work-related tasks. On-duty meal breaks require supervisor approval and should not be the norm. 3. Compliance and Reporting: It is essential for all employees to adhere to this break policy to maintain smooth operations and follow Contra Costa County labor laws. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action. If you believe your break entitlement has been compromised or have concerns regarding this policy, please reach out to your immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Department for resolution. We trust that this directive provides clarity on the break policy at [Company Name]. Compliance with these regulations ensures that both employee well-being and business productivity are upheld. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Company Name]

Dear [Employee], RE: BREAK POLICY DIRECTIVE We would like to inform you about the revised break policy at [Company Name] that will come into effect on [date]. This directive aims to ensure the equitable distribution of breaks for all employees, maintain productivity, and comply with employment laws in the Contra Costa County, California region. Contra Costa County Break Policy Standards: 1. Rest Breaks: As per California Labor Law, employees are entitled to a paid rest break of 10 minutes for every four hours worked or a significant fraction thereof. [Company Name] is committed to providing an environment conducive to employee welfare and work-life balance. Types of Rest Breaks: i. Standard Rest Breaks: During your shift, you will be granted a 10-minute rest break for every four hours worked or a significant fraction thereof. These breaks should generally be taken in the middle of the four-hour work period. ii. Smoking Breaks: We understand that some employees may require additional breaks for smoking purposes. However, these breaks should not exceed the time allocated for the standard rest breaks. Smoking breaks should be taken responsibly and outside designated smoking areas. 2. Meal Breaks: Employees working shifts of more than five hours are entitled to an unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes. During this time, you may leave the premises if desired. Types of Meal Breaks: i. Split Meal Breaks: In certain situations where business needs allow, you may request a split meal break, which means splitting your meal break into two separate breaks of at least 15 minutes each. However, this is subject to supervisor approval and must not disrupt daily operations. ii. On-Duty Meal Breaks: In exceptional cases, where the nature of your work prevents you from taking an uninterrupted meal break, you may request an on-duty meal break. This means you will still eat during your shift but remain available for work-related tasks. On-duty meal breaks require supervisor approval and should not be the norm. 3. Compliance and Reporting: It is essential for all employees to adhere to this break policy to maintain smooth operations and follow Contra Costa County labor laws. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action. If you believe your break entitlement has been compromised or have concerns regarding this policy, please reach out to your immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Department for resolution. We trust that this directive provides clarity on the break policy at [Company Name]. Compliance with these regulations ensures that both employee well-being and business productivity are upheld. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Company Name]