Agree Paying Wages Without

• Category: Employment - Compensation - Wages and Hours
• State: California
• Control #: CA-JM-0052
• Format: Word

Description

The On-Duty Meal Period Agreement is designed for use when an employee cannot take a duty-free meal break due to the nature of their work, as specified under Section 11 of the California Wage Orders. This form allows the employee and employer to agree that the employee will take a paid on-duty meal period, which does not require a penalty for not having a duty-free lunch. Key features include the stipulation that the employee should rest and eat for up to thirty minutes and that this time will count towards hours worked for overtime calculations. The employee retains the right to revoke this agreement at any time by providing written notice to the employer. This form is beneficial for attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants navigating wage and hour regulations in California. It provides a clear framework for compliance and helps avoid potential legal penalties associated with meal break violations. Filling out this form requires both the employee and employer to agree on the circumstances justifying the need for an on-duty meal period, ensuring clarity and mutual understanding in the employer-employee relationship.