Legal 'break time' for 12 hours worked in the US?

Answer 1

Depends on whether or not the employee is exempt or non-exempt.

In California, non-exempt employees are entitled to a 10-minute break for every four hours of work. They are also entitled to a 30-minute meal break if they work more than five hours.

So, for a 12-hour day, a non-exempt employee should receive three 10-minute breaks and one 30-minute meal break.

Answer 2

If you are an hourly employee, for every eight hours worked, you must receive one hour off. The employer can decide whether that hour is all at one time or is broken down into two 15-minute breaks and one-half hour for lunch.

For the additional four hours you are working, you are entitled to one 15 minute break.

If you are a salaried employee, your employer is not required to give you any specific amount of time off.

If you are classified as a salaried employee and you don't believe you should be, you can contact the Department of Labor. They will investigate your employer without using your name.

Answer 3

I work 12 hr shift and I get 3 ten minute breaks and 30 minute lunch. It can vary in company policy or state laws. Check out your state or company policy.

Answer 4

I would believe that you receive one thirty minute break or three ten minute breaks. I would check with your state's department of labor or your employer to see if another policy applies. This will likely depend on what kind of job you have as well.

Answer 5

check out the FLSA.

i believe it is a lunch break (30 minutes) for every 4 or 5 hours worked.