Answer: Your California employer does not have to pay you for a meal break. Although California requires employers to provide a meal break (half an hour, if the employee works at least six hours), the break can be unpaid.s you note, California employers must give employees a paid ten-minute break for every four hours worked. These breaks aren't always that popular with employees. You work in retail, so you're likely thankful for a bit of time off your feet and out of the public eye.
SHARE SHARE TWEET EMAIL. While effective gross margin is important to bottom line profit, a good gross margin is relative to your expectations. For example, 30 percent may be a good margin in one industry and for one company, but not for another.
Net Margin vs. Gross Margin. There are two types of profit margins. Small business owners use gross profit margin to measure the profitability of a single product. If you sell a product for $50 and it costs you $35 to make, your gross profit margin is 30% ($15 divided by $50).