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It is a fair statement to say that many older workers find it difficult to find employment after being discharged from their previous employment or re-entering the workforce after time spent out of it. It is not uncommon for some employers to inadvertently favor younger employees. By rejecting older applicants in favor of younger ones, this exposes employers to liability under state and federal laws based on age discrimination.

One article stated the following with regards to California meal, and rest breaks, "The rule of thumb under California meal and rest break law is that employers must provide a paid rest break for every 4 hours of work and an unpaid meal break every 5 hours. Each rest break must be at least 10 minutes, and each meal break must be at least 30 minutes." This law applies to non-exempt workers who entitled to an uninterrupted meal and rest breaks.

"Surveys show that a majority of employers perform criminal background checks when hiring for at least some positions. It's also common for employers to ask about criminal history on a job application, often ending the process for many applicants before it has begun. Fortunately, job seekers with criminal records have some strong protections under California law."