How short can a lunch break be?
2006-07-05 08:08:56 · 15 answers · asked by budgetcasket 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
EAT FASTER SLAVE!!!!!!!!
2006-07-05 08:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Jaime L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps they don't really mean that you should be cutting your lunch break short, just that you are really important to the operations of your office/workplace.
However, if they are really meaning to say you need to shorten your time on your lunch, but you are supposed to get an hour, then just ignore them. At least in California it is mandatory that you would get a 30 min "lunch" break if you are working at lest 8 hours, but if you work less than 8 hours, then the 30 min break is not mandatory for an employer to give an employee.
I think I'd go with the first thing I'd said though, you are probably just important in your position at work.
2006-07-05 08:19:15 · answer #2 · answered by feline_de_bourges 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We work 12 hour shifts at work and they only give us a 15 minute break at 9 am (or thereabouts) and lunch break can be anytime after 11am but only for 30 minutes. They say there is another break we can take at 5pm but nobody ever takes it. So I'd say, 30 minutes. Messes up your stomach but it is possible to do.
2006-07-05 08:13:00 · answer #3 · answered by MzzandtheChuchuBees 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well.....sometimes it's half an hour for lunch with two fifteen minute breaks. Also some places give you that hour with two fifteen minute breaks or ten minute breaks. If you work part-time , in some cases, no break at all or one 10 minute break. I have experienced all of these scenarios.
2006-07-05 08:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by December Princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 minutes but by the time you get your lunch and find a spot to eat, your break is over!
I think an hour should be enough, give you time to eat and relax before heading back to work.
2006-07-05 08:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by Melia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most lunch breaks are between 30 minutes to an hour. i believe no matter what you are supposed to have a 30 minute lunch.
2006-07-05 08:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by Blank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok just remember that you get a hour for lunch that your company is not paying for so take your time,Hurry back yeah I dont think so.Ask them this if I dont take a lunch and eat lunch at my desk are you going to pay me for that I'll bet they tell you to have a good lunch
2006-07-05 08:13:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they give you an hour, take the hour. I hate beating around the bush. If they want you back sooner, they should cut your lunch hour to a half hour.
2006-07-05 08:12:24 · answer #8 · answered by Drowningbluestars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an hour... take your hour. If you are paid hourly and come back early make sure they pay you the OT. If you are salaried, then take every last second of your breaks.
2006-07-05 08:11:46 · answer #9 · answered by Uncle Tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consider yourself lucky to get one at all! i frequently have to work through my lunch break. if i am lucky, i can sneak a few bites in between tasks.
2006-07-05 08:13:17 · answer #10 · answered by trinity729 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 min
2006-07-05 08:11:30 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋