in Michigan is it the law that an employer has to give you two 15 minute breaks?

Question

My girlfriends daughter mentioned that she worked 8 hours and got a few minutes for a break. I told her it's the law you are supposed to get 2 fifteen minute breaks. She said not in Michigan.

Answer 1

it depends on her age. In Michigan If she is a 15-16 she is required a 15 min. break every 2.5 hours. If she is 16/17 she is required to have a 30 minute break every 4.5 hours. If they are an adult the rule of thumb is after 4.5 but there is none.

Answer 2

It is the law every where, if michigan state has a employee to employer law then read it & you will know the rights under the fair act right. If she is not satisfied and complains about it after each day then tell her to complain,quit & leave & find another job that doea give 2 /15 minute breaks.

Answer 3

I thought it was a law in Michigan if you worked 8 hours per day...I've had employers who didnt do it though...everything about our economy/workforce just sucks, eh? I looked online for something and just found a whole bunch of legalese crap that we mere mortals cant decipher...haha

Answer 4

I believe most states require 15 breaks. I would probably look into this.