Re: FW: Working hour Policy and Breaks

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)]

The specific figure of "3.5 hours" is a misreading of the law.  The law
says that a Ca employee is required to take a 10 minute break
within every 4 hours worked.  The 3.5 figure would quality "within the 4
hour period", so, as employer, they can give the 10 minute break exactly
at 3.5 hours.

But, then the question is when the next 10 minute break would be.  Would
it be 3.5 hours after the last 10 minute break?  If so, that would mean
the second 10-minute break would be 7 hours after starting work.

I'm surprised that this person did not consult with a human resources
specialist.  We certainly know that naunce has branches in Ca.

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:19:37 -0400
 >
 > From: Doyle, Karen [http://www.naunce.com/~Karen.Doyle]
 > Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 10:14 AM
 > To: Noelle
 > Cc: Leathers, Heather
 > Subject: RE: Working hour Policy and Breaks
 > 
 > http://www.calaborlaw.com/what-break-periods-am-i-entitled-to/
 > 
 > looks like you can have a break if you work 3.5 hours  so when do you start 
 > your day
 > 
 > Best regards,
 > Karen
 > 
 > Karen  Doyle RN BSN MSM
 > AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainer
 > 
 > From: Noelle [mailto:noelle]
 > Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 10:05 AM
 > To: Doyle, Karen
 > Subject: RE: Working hour Policy and Breaks
 > 
 > Does this mean I can't take my morning break at 9am  Pacific time? (or up to 9:
 > 30, this is what I usually do)
 > Thanks
 > Noelle
 > 
 > From: Doyle, Karen [http://www.naunce.com/~Karen.Doyle]
 > Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 7:48 PM
 > To: Doris Smith; Leathers, Heather; Noelle; Pam Allison; Pam Dering; 
 > Sandra Willems; Smaller, Melinda
 > Cc: Leathers, Heather; Alicia Clay
 > Subject: Working hour Policy and Breaks
 > 
 > Please take some time on Wednesday to review the Policies found in the 
 > following location.
 > C:\Users\Public\Documents\CAC\I-9 and CPT References\Policies
 > These polices  are the same as when you worked on the I -10 project, but we 
 > would like to know that everyone has read them and if exceptions are needed 
 > please request an appointment Please reply to this email that you have read 
 > then and if you need an exception.
 > 
 > When you all joined you let us know that your are used to having (2) 15 minute 
 > breaks
 > The policy is that you are allowed only 1 15 minute break
 > I have checked and for Ca residents, we will give (2)  10 minute breaks 
 > after 4 hours of work.
 > 
 > This is the policy that seems to have some unrequested exceptions. So please 
 > let us know prior to assuming it is ok , if you need an exception.
 > 
 > Breaks maybe taken at your discretion unless otherwise communicated by your 
 > manager due to training or educational sessions.
 > Lunch breaks may not be taken the first or last 2 hours of your work day.
 > If you need to leave early and wish to use your lunch period, you must receive 
 > approval from your manager.
 > 
 > We do not typically approve anyone for leaving early and using their lunch 
 > period unless it is an emergency.
 > 
 > Best regards,
 > Karen
 > 
 > Karen  Doyle RN BSN MSM
 > AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainer