Some common alternative workweek schedules used in California workplaces include: a 4-day workweek, at 10 hours per day (known as a 4/10 work week), 8 days of 9 hours, 1 day of 8 hours, and an extra day off in a 2-week period (known as a 9/80 schedule, because it spaces the 80 hours over only 9 days), and.
Meal and Break Obligations In California. You cannot employ someone for more than five hours without providing an unpaid, off-duty meal period of at least 30 minutes. The first meal period must be provided no later than the end of the employee's fifth hour of work.
Most California workers must receive the following breaks: An uninterrupted 30-minute unpaid meal break when working more than five hours in a day. An additional 30-minute unpaid meal break when working more than 12 hours in a day.
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If you wish to report a widespread violation of labor law by your employer or a violation affecting multiple employees, please contact LETF via phone, online lead referral form or email: Call the LETF Public hotline anytime: 855 297 5322. Complete the Online Form / Spanish Form. Email us at letf@dir.ca.
A few States have passed statutes requiring postings in Spanish. For example, Texas requires the display of their postings in both English and Spanish. California requires LCA45 – Notice to Employees (Spanish) to be posted in Spanish.
These posters can be obtained by writing to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 401, Oakland, CA 94612, Attention: POSTERS. An employer-developed notice is permitted (Labor Code §207).
Labor Laws File a wage claim and learn about labor rights. Report labor law violations. File a retaliation or discrimination complaint. Contact the Labor Commissioner's Office at 1-844-522-6734 or EmploymentStatus@dir.ca.
The California Department of Industrial Relations has stated that “personnel records” include employment applications, payroll authorization forms, warnings, disciplinary and termination notices, layoff and leave documents, wage attachments, education and training records, performance reviews, and attendance records.
If you wish to report a widespread violation of labor law by your employer or a violation affecting multiple employees, please contact LETF via phone, online lead referral form or email: Call the LETF Public hotline anytime: 855 297 5322. Complete the Online Form / Spanish Form. Email us at letf@dir.ca.