2007-06-06 15:30:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
you can go to the toilet whenever you want...oops i wasnt suppose to tell you that
2007-06-06 15:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the only break they are required to give you is a 30 minute one every 8 hours, if they're able. I know waitresses sometimes don't get breaks, but they have to allow you to eat on the clock if you don't get a break. Most places should give you a 15 min one every 5 hours, but it's not required by law. after 12 consecutive hours, they are required to pay you time and a half. visit the department of labour's website for more info.
2007-06-06 15:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by Helen Scott 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i tried to look things up on the Dept of Labor site and suprise surprise every link I clicked was unavailable!! (ahh our tax dollars at work.)
I have not worked in 2 years but if I can recall right, this is how it goes:
Every four hours u are entitled to a 15 min break.
Every 8 hours u are entitled to a 30 min break.
Now, that does not mean there are not loopholes! I used to work in a federally funded education program (not public schools) that will remain nameless and we had to agree to work straight 7.5 hours with 1 15 min break. We ate lunch with our students when they ate (which if anyone has tried to control 20 3 yr olds u know that meant scarfing your food as fast as possible!) I think shift workers, night workers etc may have different rules, as I think union workers may have different rules.
Sorry Im not more helpful couldnt get hte website to help!!
2007-06-06 15:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by Glutenfreegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ZERO. Assuming you are over 18, there are actually no laws requiring any breaks in most US states. There are laws requiring unpaid breaks to be a certain length of time. You must be free to leave and not required to do any work during such a break.
2007-06-06 15:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the laws can vary state by state and it also makes a difference if you are a minor or not. Most likely if you are not a minor you will get a 15 minute paid and 1/2 hour unpaid.
You may want to add a little more info to your question.
2007-06-06 15:35:56 · answer #5 · answered by s b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every 4 hours 15 min plus 1 30 min lunch
2007-06-06 15:34:13 · answer #6 · answered by skeeter195848 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try looking this up on the Board of Labor website - very easy Google
2007-06-06 15:35:17 · answer #7 · answered by Mike Frisbee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋