by law how many breaks are allowed in an 8 hour work day?

Question

is there a law that states you are allowed breaks during your work day and how many

Answer 1

Depends on the state. In most states, the answer is none.

Answer 2

The bare minimum Federal law is 2 ten minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch in an eight hour work day. States can make laws to make the breaks longer, but they cannot supersede federal law, so they can't be made shorter than 2 tens and a 30 minute lunch.

Answer 3

For the most part, this is determined by state law. Here in California, employers must be provide with a net 10-minute paid rest period for every four hours worked or major fraction thereof.

If the shift is more than 5 hours, the employ must provide a 30-minute meal period as well (unpaid).

The laws of your state may be different.

Answer 4

In New Jersey you have to have two or three breaks, including lunch.

One 15 minute break in the morning, lunch break (usually a half hour), and a 15 minute break in the afternoon.

Where I work now, we don't get an afternoon break because some departments close early.

Answer 5

Federal Law requires two 15 minute paid and one 30 minute unpaid break.

Answer 6

yes, depends on where you live....I live in B.C. and a eight hour shift you should get...2 15,s and a half and hour...for lunch.....I think they have to pay for your 15 min breaks...so you actually get paid for 7 hours and a half.....that is what i believe.......That comes from someone who doesn't take breaks...hope this helps...

Answer 7

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