<prompt> Human: My employer put together a letter asking for us to sign as an acknowledgement. It basically states the following.We are due for a meal period after 5 hours. If work is completed within 6 hours, the meal can be waived.I work 7 hours, and I never really took a meal. I was paid for my 7 hours. He is basically urging us to take a lunch for 30 mintues, and our hours will be for 6.5 paid hours.It states that in the event that I choose not to take a meal, it is my responsiblity.My question is the following.If I sign the paper, and choose not to take a meal, will I legally get paid for 7 hours if I worked 7 hours? Or can he shove the paper to my face and say you are getting paid for 6.5 hours. It was your choice to work for 7.This is in California by the way. 8am - 3pm hours.Thanks in advance!  <response>: Theyre required to pay you for the time you work, but they can also fire you for not following company policy.There are labor laws that say you need to get certain breaks so thats why they care: 