California Meal Break Waiver
California Meal Break Waiver
I. Introduction
This California Meal Break Waiver Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [DATE] between [YOUR COMPANY NAME], located at [COMPANY ADDRESS], and [EMPLOYEE'S FULL NAME], residing at [EMPLOYEE'S ADDRESS], hereinafter referred to as "Employee."
II. Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to acknowledge Employee's voluntary decision to waive their right to a meal break as mandated by California labor laws, as specified in California Labor Code Section 512.
III. Waiver Details/Objective
By signing this Agreement, Employee agrees to waive their entitlement to an uninterrupted 30-minute meal break for each work period of more than five hours. Employee acknowledges that they have been informed of their rights under California law and voluntarily choose to waive their right to meal breaks.
IV. Scope of Waiver
Employee understands and agrees that:
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They may revoke this waiver at any time by providing written notice to [YOUR COMPANY NAME].
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This waiver does not affect their right to take rest breaks as required by law.
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They are entitled to compensation for any meal periods that are not provided, as per California labor regulations.
V. Acknowledgment of Understanding
Employee acknowledges that they have read and understood the terms of this Agreement. They have had the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification regarding the implications of waiving their meal breaks.
VI. Agreement Term
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The Agreement shall remain in effect until it is formally revoked in writing by Employee.
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Employee holds the authority to revoke the Agreement by providing written notice to [YOUR COMPANY NAME].
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Alternatively, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] reserves the right to terminate the Agreement.
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Termination by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] may occur for reasons deemed appropriate by the company.
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Upon revocation by Employee or termination by [YOUR COMPANY NAME], the Agreement shall no longer be binding on either party.
VII. Signatures
In witness whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR COMPANY NAME]
[YOUR TITLE]
[DATE]
[EMPLOYEE NAME]
[DATE]
