Meal and rest break violations are one of the most common triggers for class action and PAGA litigation in California, and the math works against employers fast. A single missed meal or rest break costs one hour of premium pay per violation, calculated at the employee's regular rate, and a missed meal break plus a missed rest break on the same day means two separate hours owed. Multiply that across a workweek, a workforce, and a three-year lookback period, and a scheduling ga