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Is my employer supposed to tell me when to take my breaks and lunch? what if she doesnt? Do i just do it on my own? I work 8 hours a day and am supposed to take 30 min lunch and two 15 min breaks.

2007-08-28 11:06:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance Careers & Employment Law & Legal

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I would ask your boss if there are breaks and when to take them. By the way, do not be misled by people who tell you the law requires breaks (unless you are a railroad engineer, truck driver, or airline pilot). There is no federal break law and in most states there is no break law. It is almost an urban myth. Almost every employee believes they are entitled to fifteen minutes every four hours, even though most states have no break requirement and among the few that do have the requirement none have a 15 minute requirement.

Here is a list of the ONLY states with mandatory break laws:

California: Employees must get a 10-minute break for every four hours worked provided that the work day is at least five hours long.

Colorado: 10 minutes for every four hours worked.

Kentucky: 10 minutes for every four hours worked.

Maine: 30 minutes after six hours of work which may also be used as a meal period.

Minnesota: "Reasonable" amount of time in a four-hour period "to use the restroom."

Nevada: 10 minutes for every four hours worked.

Oregon: 10 minutes for every four hours worked.

Washington: 10 minutes for every four hours worked.

In all other states, there is no break requirement. Most good employers give breaks, of course, but they are not legally required to do so.

A ten minute break has to be a paid break under federal law. Under federal law, a break must be at least 20 minutes of uninterrupted time before it can be unpaid.

2007-08-28 12:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by ChinHoYang 2 · 0 0

Employers are not required by federal law to give you breaks, althougha few states do have laws mandating this. You say you are "supposed to" get two 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch break - is that in the employee manual or else did the employer tell you that when you started? Even if it isn't by law, it's pretty common for employers to give this.

But why are you asking here? Wouldn't it make more sense to ask your supervisor if there is a particular time you should be taking breaks? For employers who do give breaks, they get to set the rules, and some just leave it to the employee and some have particular times.

2007-08-28 11:42:19 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0 0

I think this somewhat depends on your job responsibilities. If you're a receptionist, then you will probably have to coordinate with someone to cover the phones while you are on breaks and at lunch. If you're an executive assistant, you might not be able to keep the same break/lunch times each day. If you work independently in a cubicle all day and your daily work doesn't involve deadlines, you might be free to break/lunch at your discretion.

I would ask your boss what times she would prefer you to go on breaks and to lunch. If she says that she doesn't care, I would have times in mind and ask her if they are ok. Of course, let her know that they are not set in stone, but that you want her to know when you will be at your desk so she knows where to find you when she needs something.

If she really doesn't care what times you go, for the first few days, or until you get into a pretty regular routine, you should poke your head into her office or give her a quick call to let her know that you will be away from your desk for break/lunch.

I hope the info has helped! Good luck!

2007-08-28 11:20:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

What type of job do you have that doesn't have scheduled breaks and lunch break. ALL employers MUST give (2) two 15 min. breaks and a 30 min. lunch break in a 8.5 hr work day.(they don't have to pay you on your lunch break.)

2007-08-28 11:19:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

Your employer does not have to delegate what time you take breaks and lunch. The trick to avoid this is DO NOT abuse them and you both should be happy.

2007-08-28 11:13:57 · answer #5 · answered by Bert B 3 · 0 0

Your employer should tell you. If they forgot then just take your lunch and break when others in same dept take it.

2007-08-28 12:32:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2014-11-19 20:28:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I work 5 hours a day, my employer gives me my 30min break 10mins after I start work. Can they do that,

2014-12-21 06:20:12 · answer #8 · answered by piginthecity 1 · 0 0

It seems any employer should tell you, but if not, try asking what time is best.

2007-08-28 11:12:38 · answer #9 · answered by Rebba 2 · 0 0

confusing aspect. research on a search engine. just that will help!

2014-11-06 17:08:38 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

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