Meal Period and Rest Break Policy – California

It is Sodexo’s policy to comply with all state and local laws regarding meal periods and rest breaks. If you manage Non-Exempt (hourly paid) employees in California, review the detailed documents provided below and take the necessary actions.

Acknowledgment Forms for Non-Exempt/Frontline Employees

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy and Acknowledgement Form

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy and Acknowledgement Form – Spanish Version

 

Acknowledgment Forms for Managers

California Meal Period and Rest Break Policy Acknowledgement Form for Managers

 

Compliance Training Resources for Managers

California Meal Period and Rest Break Compliance Training – Ingenium

 

Manager Guide to Training Non-Exempt Employees on CA Meal Period & Rest Break Compliance

Sign-in Sheet for CA Meal Period Rest Break Training

 

CA Meal Period & Rest Break Policy – Manager Oversight and Enforcement

 

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Premium Payment Requirements

 

CA Meal Period & Rest Break Policy Q&A for Managers

 

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Summary Chart

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Summary Chart – Spanish Version

 

Counseling Documents for Non-Exempt/Frontline Employees:

California Meal Period Rest Break Policy Memo to Employee and File for First Policy Violation

California Meal Period Rest Break Policy Memo to Employee and File for First Policy Violation – Spanish Version

 

Employee Constructive Counseling – Manager Guidance

 

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Constructive Counseling Notice – Coaching

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Constructive Counseling Notice – Coaching – Spanish Version

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Constructive Counseling Notice – Written Warning

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Constructive Counseling Notice – Written Warning – Spanish Version

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Constructive Counseling Notice – Termination

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Constructive Counseling Notice – Termination – Spanish Version

 

Punch Exception Log for Units Using a Time Clock

 

Counseling Documents for Managers:

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Constructive Counseling Notice – Manager Coaching

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Constructive Counseling Notice – Manager Written Warning

CA Meal Period Rest Break Policy Constructive Counseling Notice – Manager Termination