Re: FW: Working hour Policy and Breaks

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

I think she lives in Oceanside:

 http://www.veromi.net/summary.asp?from=kwVX00000000&vw=people&fn=Karen&mn=Anne&ln=Doyle

 > From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
 > Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:47:18 -0700
 >
 > 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
 >