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Finally, a Solution for Required Rest and Meal Breaks

Finally, a Solution for Required Rest and Meal Breaks by: HR GuyPublished on: 09/08/2026

20 states require employers to give rest and/or meal breaks, and some of them impose huge penalties if your employees don't take them. My HR Guy has a solution so you won't get into financial trouble when your contractors decide to skip breaks.

Finally, a Solution for Required Rest and Meal Breaks

California Rest Break Pay: How to Stay Compliant

California Rest Break Pay: How to Stay Compliantby: HR GuyPublished on: 06/26/2025

In California, you need to pay rest breaks for non-exempt workers at their average earnings rate, including any commissions, spiffs, or KPI bonuses... or you risk legal challenges. Here's how.

California Rest Break Pay: How to Stay Compliant

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