Managing California labor compliance can be challenging, especially when it comes to meal breaks. Failing to comply with California’s meal break laws can lead to substantial costs for businesses. Under state regulations, employers who don’t provide the required meal breaks must pay an additional hour of pay at the employee's regular rate for each missed break. Over time, these penalties accumulate quickly. In fact, California businesses have faced millions of dollars in penalties and back wages from class-action lawsuits due to widespread meal break violations.

Ensuring compliance not only safeguards your employees but also protects your business from costly repercussions. That’s why we created a free Meal Break Waiver Form to help you keep track of employees who prefer to skip their meal breaks while staying compliant with California labor regulations. With this form, managers can easily document employee meal break waivers and protect their business.

Download your free Meal Break Waiver Form now to make compliance simple, organized, and stress-free! Whether you’re at your desk or on the go, this form is designed to meet your restaurant’s needs.