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You can not be paid for missing or not taking your breaks. If you are not taking them because of your choice then you need to make time to walk away from your desk/work area for your breaks. If the company or boss is not letting you take your breaks then you need to speak to them about fixing that. You are legally entitled to a break by law and should be allowed to take it. An employer may schedule the time for the break if they want to.

Federal labor law states you are legally entitled to a break depending on how long you work. For the short breaks (10 - 15 minutes) you don't have to clock out and are paid for them. For the meal break (if you work more than 6 hours) an employer may require that you clock out for it.

2007-09-20 05:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by hr4me 7 · 0 1

There is no federal law mandating that you get breaks, although there is a federal law that says if you do get short (10 or 15 minute) breaks, you are paid for them. You don't have to be paid for longer breaks like lunch breaks.

Some states have laws mandating breaks, so it depends on where you live whether they are required to give you breaks at all. But I don't know of any state that says if they are required to give you breaks and don't, that you get paid extra.

2007-09-20 10:46:22 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0 2

There is no LAW that says you get a break unless you arte a minor or are in a union even then it is negotiated. There is no LAW. Federal or otherwise

2007-09-20 12:41:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You need to check your state labor site. Some states mandate breaks and lunches. Some do not. It depends on your state. Then, whether you are hourly or salaried.

2007-09-20 13:20:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

I don't think so. I've been there. Are you salary or hourly?
You could report the company.

Look up labor board for your state

2007-09-20 10:40:20 · answer #5 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 0 1

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