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A nonexempt employee works 4 hours and 15 minutes in a day. What rest-period rule applies under DIR's general rest-period summary?

Correct Answer

A) Authorize and permit one paid 10-minute rest period.

Rest periods are generally 10 paid minutes for each 4 hours or major fraction. More than 3 1/2 hours triggers a rest period.

Answer Options
A
Authorize and permit one paid 10-minute rest period.
B
No rest period is required because the day is under 5 hours.
C
Provide one unpaid 30-minute rest period.
D
Provide two meal periods instead of rest periods.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Rest periods are generally 10 paid minutes for each 4 hours or major fraction. More than 3 1/2 hours triggers a rest period.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: No rest period is required because the day is under 5 hours.

No rest period is required because the day is under 5 hours. misses the specific employer duty in rest period timing; it does not resolve the pay, reimbursement, status, timing, or record issue.

Option C: Provide one unpaid 30-minute rest period.

Provide one unpaid 30-minute rest period. misses the specific employer duty in rest period timing; it does not resolve the pay, reimbursement, status, timing, or record issue.

Option D: Provide two meal periods instead of rest periods.

Provide two meal periods instead of rest periods. misses the specific employer duty in rest period timing; it does not resolve the pay, reimbursement, status, timing, or record issue.

Memory Technique

If the job needs periods, the employer needs Scheduling Breaks proof.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Rest period timing from California DIR/DLSE Meal Periods and Rest Periods FAQ; California. / California IWC wage order rest period rules; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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