Whats the law regarding breaks for an 8 hour shift? I assume (2) 15 minutes and (1) 1/2 hour.?

Answer 1

Check with the department of labor, I seem to recall years ago calling them for something or other, and the recording on the phone said You are not entitled to breaks blah blah I thought that was pretty interesting, Found the site.........

Answer 2

(UK)

3. Rest breaks.

Every adult worker must have an uninterrupted rest break of not less than 20 minutes (or such longer period as may be agreed in a collective agreement or workforce agreement ) per 6 hours of working time extended for a young worker to not less than 30 minutes per 4 1/2 hours of working time b (see WT regs 1998, reg 12(1)-(4)).

Answer 3

It does vary state by state. However, these breaks don't have to be paid breaks-- in California, at least, they are not. I worked hourly jobs, and every one of them, when I was an hourly employee, these breaks were not counted towards my working hours. Thus, if you have an 8 hour job, it is not necessary 9-5 but really something like 8-5 if you take into account the breaks.

Answer 4

In California, it's (2) 15- minute breaks and (1) 1 hr mid-day break. The 15 minute breaks are inclusive of the workday, but the 1-hr break is not.

Answer 5

some places an employer is not required to provide coffee breaks. only 1/2 hour for a meal break.

Answer 6

It depends on where you live. In the US many states (including the one I live in) do not require breaks for employees over the age of 18.

Your employee handbook or policy manual should outline break policy for your company.

Answer 7

If you are under 18 you have to take a 45 minute lunch.

Answer 8

i think thats how it is... one 30 minute break, and two 15 minutes... thats what it was for my frined for her last job.

Answer 9

It can vary from state to state, but in general that is correct.

Answer 10

that is the norm
I am Union. so that's mandatory