I am in CT!
2006-06-27 07:13:12 · 15 answers · asked by nygnut2004 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Are they paying you for an hour lunch? It's called a lunch hour, not a lunch hour and a half
2006-06-27 07:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by tarotfaery 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The US Federal Government decided years ago that those who worked an 8-hour day were to have two fifteen minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and an hour for lunch.
There are many jobs where taking a break at either time is difficult. Those in food service do not usually take a lunch during the heaviest time of day but go early or late. That kind of negates break time.
Check your employee handbook.
2006-06-27 07:20:22 · answer #2 · answered by Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most do. Some do not. It depends on what you do. If you are a police officer you only work 8 hours a day and your 30 minute lunch break is all you get but you leave after 8 hours. if you are a truck driver then there are different laws that govern your hours and breaks. The list goes on. To get an accurate answer one would have to know your job, your title and a few other things.
2006-06-27 07:19:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Connecticut does not require breaks at all. A half hour meal period is required for work past 7 1/2 hours and must come between the first 2 and last 2 hours of work.
2006-06-27 07:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by James 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is what you should read for the state of Connecticut.
There is a phone number listed on the site so that you can call them with any questions you have.
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/
2006-06-27 07:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by Pondering Reality 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to be in a contract, such as union, otherwise they might be obligated to do it, but you're gonna play hell proving it against company lawyers who will say you knew what you were getting into.
2006-06-27 07:19:24 · answer #6 · answered by anaretaacronycal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are paying your lunch hour, I don't think so. Check with your local branch of "labor relations".
2006-06-27 07:20:20 · answer #7 · answered by Badkitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought that was decided years ago . If you want productivity , people have a break in their jobs !
2006-06-27 07:22:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm pretty sure no....if you had a 1/2 hr lunch then you would get two 15min paid breaks
2006-06-27 07:16:47 · answer #9 · answered by krnsspott 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO,, breaks are up to each individual employer. They are not mandatory nor required.
2006-06-28 06:00:48 · answer #10 · answered by cutienoz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋