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California Employment News: Fact or Fiction – Are Employers Liable When Employees Skip Their Breaks?

By Ryan Abernethy & John Slavik on September 29, 2026
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In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Ryan E. Abernethy and associate John Slavik break down a common misconception about employee meal breaks and explain why an employee choosing to work through lunch does not automatically protect an employer from liability.

They discuss the “no policing” rule, meal period records, premium payments, and how employers can address recurring break issues before they become larger compliance risks.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here.

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Photo of Ryan Abernethy Ryan Abernethy

Ryan Abernethy is a shareholder in the firm’s Labor & Employment and Litigation practice groups. Ryan has successfully represented clients in all areas of employment law including the defense of claims involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, trade…

Ryan Abernethy is a shareholder in the firm’s Labor & Employment and Litigation practice groups. Ryan has successfully represented clients in all areas of employment law including the defense of claims involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, trade secrets infringements and class actions.  He also regularly counsels clients regarding compliance, risk management, policy preparation and training.

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Photo of John Slavik John Slavik

John Slavik is an associate in the Firm’s Labor and Employment and Litigation practice groups. He represents businesses and other types of entities in a broad range of litigation and arbitration matters in California, including contractual, employment, and commercial disputes.

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