I thought the law required employers to give all employees working over eight hours in a day to have two 15 minute breaks and one 30 minute lunch.
Why does this not apply to servers?
BTW..I am not a server but have many friends that are and NONE of them are offered breaks. They each work for different restaurants too.
2007-02-09 17:01:16 · 6 answers · asked by AnthonyPaul 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I understand the first 3 responses. I believe that these breaks are "optional", but are NOT encouraged. I was a waiter for nearly six months and I was NEVER told it was optional. I do know that during slow times we were allowed to sit and maybe have a bite, but as soon as a customer approached we were rushed off and expected to serve. Is that really a break?
2007-02-09 17:17:16 · update #1
I worked in restaurants for years, and while there's not usually scheduled breaks like there may be in other jobs, we took breaks when it was slow and it often ended up being more time than other jobs where breaks were scheduled! That said, restaurant workers are some of the hardest workers, and often unfairly underpaid and undervalued.
2007-02-09 17:11:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I worked in restaurants for about 10 years. Breaks were optional. if it was busy I usually opted to work-->more cash for me. If it was slow, I would take a break. Also, unless you work a double, the shifts are pretty short and you take your break/have a bite either before or after your shift.
2007-02-10 01:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by Toadsputum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should check the laws. I'm sure they can take breaks, but since they are working for their tips it wouldn't make much sence to not work for 30 minutes and loose out on that additional money. you know what I mean?
2007-02-10 01:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by bob52582 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are legally entitled to breaks. Advise your friends to check their contracts. There should be a clause in there delineating exactly what breaks they are entitled to.
If breaks aren't a part of your friends' regular shifts, they shouldn't wait to be 'offered' them. If they want them, they need to tell their employers. Of course, as people have said, some may prefer to take the extra tips!
2007-02-10 01:16:17 · answer #4 · answered by KiwiGal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wrong.
when the restaurant is empty(no customers), waiters get to sit all day.
2007-02-10 01:07:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
because
2007-02-12 20:54:07 · answer #6 · answered by Lala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋