EmploymentQuestion 21 of 1632
How many paid rest breaks is an employee entitled to for an 8-hour shift?
a.One 10-minute break
b.Two 10-minute breaks
c.One 15-minute break
d.Two 15-minute breaks
Explanation
California requires one paid 10-minute rest period for every four hours worked (or major fraction thereof). An 8-hour shift triggers two 10-minute paid rest breaks.
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