For shifts greater than or equal to 10 hours, what determines the paid hours?

The correct choice accurately reflects the policy concerning how paid hours are calculated for shifts that are 10 hours or longer. For these extended shifts, there is typically an expectation that employees will take designated meal breaks, which are often unpaid. In this case, the calculation involves deducting time for two meal periods of 30 minutes each (which totals an hour) from the overall shift length. This approach acknowledges that employees are entitled to take breaks for meals when working lengthy shifts, which is a common practice in many workplaces to ensure employee well-being and productivity.

Other options do not account for the meal periods correctly. For instance, simply subtracting 15 minutes or a single 30-minute meal period from the total shift does not consider that employees working longer hours are likely to take more breaks. Choosing the deduction that includes both meal periods provides a more accurate reflection of actual paid hours for such extended shifts.