Yesterday was Mother's Day as you all know. I work at a restaurant. We got slammed with business unmercifully. I clocked in at 9 a.m. yesterday morning, and did not clock out until 9 p.m. last night. Our store manager did not only not give ME a break, but NO ONE got a break all day long. Oh well excuse me, I got two 5 minute breaks to go smoke a cigarette. But I had to sneak out to do that. To top it off, the jerk left at 6 pm, leaving the rest of us there! I know that last part isn't illegal, just him being the jerk he is. The law states that if we work at least 8 hours, our place of employment is required to give us at least a 30 minute break. The law was broke at the restaurant with at least 20 people yesterday. What can or should I do, if anything? Is that law not in effect somehow if a place of business gets unexpectedly overwhelmed like that? PS- I already quit, and I do have evidence that I did not get a break.
2007-05-14 17:41:52 · 4 answers · asked by crimsonskies12474 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Wow, I never knew it, but. According to info I just read on a website, breaks are NOT required here (Texas). The only thing it says is that if the break is 20 minutes or less, it has to be a paid break. This is incredible. This shouldn't be legal, and I could of sworn that I read somewhere that not having the break was against the law. Hmm! Well thanks anyway.
2007-05-14 18:16:53 · update #1
It depends on what State you live in. There is no federal mandate that requires breaks for any amount of time regardless of how many hours your work; smart employers to because the realize that employees that get a break and feel refreshed are better employees overall.
There are a limited number of States that have manditory break. As you quit, you can try to file for unemployment, but are not likely to receive it.
If you find your State does not have manditory breaks, you can write your local, state and national representatives to lobby for the laws to change, citing your personal experiences and encourage your co-workers to do the same.
2007-05-14 17:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your states labor department. If you want to escalate you could talk to a lawyer. YOu might talk to the owner or whoever supervises the manager. Maybe they would actually do whats right.
2007-05-15 00:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
labor laws have not been seriously enforced in the United States since 1980
In fact the conservatives have written legislation that makes starting a new union almost impossible
and defending the rights of current unions economically impractical, almost impossible as well
maybe next time you or one of yours proudly votes Republican you'll remember that they stand for the corporations, for the businesses....and are totally in favor of your 12 hour no-break work day. Good for profits
2007-05-15 01:02:19 · answer #3 · answered by Peace Warrior 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Contact your state's labor board.
2007-05-15 00:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by a bush family member 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋