how many breaks does an employee get on a 12 hour shift?

Question

labor laws

Answer 1

while there are federal regulations, there are other factors that determine this. Number one, the state regulations are more employee friendly in many states.
In your example, you are talking about a non-exempt employee (other rules apply for exempt employees). Union contracts would also factor in as well.

Lastly, breaks can be paid or unpaid. There is no regulation that indicates that breaks must be paid.

Answer 2

It all depends all which state you are in but in california, we are allowed 20 min in a 6 hour shift, 1 hour min in an 8 hour shift; while 12 hour shift constitutes minimum hour and 15 mins of break time. Anything over 12 hours the employee is allowed to have an additional 15 min break.

Answer 3

It depends on the labor laws for each state, but most states adhere to the standard of 1 15 minute break for every four hours worked, plus a standard lunch break.

In you case, it would normally be three breaks and a lunch.

Answer 4

Zero are required by Federal Labor Laws. "Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks."

However, according to Federal law, any break of 5-20 minutes MUST be paid if it is considered part of the work day. Meal breaks are not included.

Here is a breakdown by state: http://www.dol.gov/esa/programs/whd/state/rest.htm

Answer 5

I believe its 15 minutes in morning 1/2 hour lunch and 15 minutes in afternoon!

Answer 6

2 15 min breaks and an hour lunch i believe.

Answer 7

2 ?

Answer 8

2 15 min. and an hour lunch, unless otherwise agreed to.

Answer 9

three 15 minute paid breaks and one 30 minute (or 1 hour) un-paid or paid lunch break

Answer 10

i get none