In California, a nonexempt employee is entitled to which rest-break provision?

In California, a nonexempt employee is entitled to which rest-break provision?

• A. One ten-minute rest break for every four hours
• B. One fifteen-minute rest break for every four hours
• C. One thirty-minute rest break for every four hours
• D. No rest breaks

Answer: (A)

In California, nonexempt employees must receive a short, paid rest break for each block of four hours worked. The required duration is 10 minutes. This means you’re entitled to a 10-minute break roughly after each four-hour period (for example, a five-hour shift includes one 10-minute break; an eight-hour shift includes two 10-minute breaks). This rest period is separate from meal breaks.

In California, nonexempt employees must receive a short, paid rest break for each block of four hours worked. The required duration is 10 minutes. This means you’re entitled to a 10-minute break roughly after each four-hour period (for example, a five-hour shift includes one 10-minute break; an eight-hour shift includes two 10-minute breaks). This rest period is separate from meal breaks.