Did you get your breaks today?

SB 1334 now guarantees nurses and health care workers in UC and public sector hospitals receive an additional 30 minute unpaid meal period AND up to two hours of penalty pay for missed breaks (1 hour pay for any missed meal break and 1 hour pay for any missed rest break).

How many meal and rest periods are workers entitled to per shift?

Shift Length Rest Break Meal Break
8 - 10 hours 2 duty-free breaks 1 duty-free ½ hour meal break
10 hours plus 1 minute - 12 hours 3 duty-free breaks 2 duty-free ½ hour meal breaks (one may be waived)

If you have missed ANY of the breaks listed above, please fill out the following:

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    **Once submitted, you will receive an email with instructions on next steps to enforce your rights to penalty pay.

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