Meal Break and Rest Break Related Resources

Forms

• Meal Break - On Duty
• Meal Break - On Duty - Spanish
• Meal Break Waiver - Employee Shift 6 Hours or Less
• Meal Break Waiver - Employee Shift 6 Hours or Less - Spanish
• Meal Break Waiver - Second Meal
• Meal Break Waiver - Second Meal - Spanish
• Missed or Short Meal Period Acknowledgement
• Missed or Short Meal Period Acknowledgement — Spanish
• Missed or Short Rest Break Acknowledgement
• Missed or Short Rest Break Acknowledgement — Spanish

Q&As

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News

• Gimme a Break: California Meal and Rest Break Requirements

  December 04, 2025

• Prospective Meal Period Waivers May be Valid, Absent Unconscionability or Coercion

  May 08, 2025