2007-02-23 00:33:52 · 11 answers · asked by adrianlindley1268@btinternet.com 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
by law just 10 mins. xx
2007-02-23 00:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by tinkypinkles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the US Department of Labor:
"Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks. However, when employers do offer short breaks (usually lasting about 5 to 20 minutes), federal law considers the breaks work-time that must be paid. Unauthorized extensions of authorized work breaks need not be counted as hours worked when the employer has expressly and unambiguously communicated to the employee that the authorized break may only last for a specific length of time, that any extension of the break is contrary to the employer's rules, and any extension of the break will be punished."
State laws vary so it depends on where you live. Most laws generally require lunch breaks for shifts over 6 hours but unpaid breaks are not legally required as you are still on company time.
If you are union, that is another story but for most people the above applies.
2007-02-23 00:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by crayziegirl75 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on your state's labor laws, and your company's interpretation of them. If it doesn't have more than 25 employees and doesn't engage in interstate commerce, federal law doesn't apply. If your state has labor laws covering rest periods of any sort, those laws should be posted, but may not be. In general, the rule is: If you work over five hours, you are entitled to a break of at least 10 minutes, but not if you work 5 hours or less.
2007-02-23 00:55:48 · answer #3 · answered by jelesais2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you're part time. I think its 15 minutes for adults. Not sure what it is for kids. Might be an hour and 1 15min.
Check your break room. They should have your state laws posted or something about it in your company hand book.
2007-02-23 00:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by dirtmojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where in the world you are, in the UK 30 minutes for every full 4 hours worked
2007-02-23 00:37:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uk here. You are entitled to a paid break of at least 10 minutes after every 4 hours of work.
2007-02-23 00:37:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would only be 10-15 mins, but check the wesite below it may help
2007-02-23 00:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by julie g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be in your contract, if not contact an employment solicitor to check whether or not there are any laws or regulations on that sort of thing.
2007-02-23 00:38:03 · answer #8 · answered by Yasmin H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should be about 15 minutes to 20 minutes thats law
also it depends how nice your employer is!
2007-02-23 00:36:56 · answer #9 · answered by Jaz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None or upto 15 mins only.
2007-02-23 00:36:52 · answer #10 · answered by robertk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋