Is there a law that allows them to tell you what you can do on your lunch. I was told that I could not leave the building and go eles where to eat is that legal? Can they do that?
2007-10-04 02:26:01 · 4 answers · asked by glenda w 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Employer is a hotel free lunch is nice , but once in a while It's nice to meet with my family for lunch .They are not allowed in the employee cafeteria.
2007-10-04 02:49:44 · update #1
It depends on where you work. They can not force you to eat in the cafeteria, as you can bring a lunch, but they can restrict access to and from the building during working hours. It is especially common in high security areas.
2007-10-04 02:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by mustagme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be so fortunate to have free lunch provided. A lot of employers frown upon leaving the premises for lunch due to time constraints, security issues, etc. If my employees leave for lunch, the closest fast food is 5 miles away and they get a 30 minute break. Doesn't leave much time for eating. BE thankful they provide you with lunch.
2007-10-04 09:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i'm not a lawyer but i think that is against labor board regulations. you are required by law a minimum of 30 min lunch and two 15 min breaks every 8 hour shift. i don't believe the company can regulate what you do with that time. however, if the company is giving you a paid lunch (salaried), i don't know the rules. you should call your local labor board office...this sounds like some form of slavery or indentured servitude your company is trying to enact.
2007-10-04 09:33:26 · answer #3 · answered by handygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you get paid for your 30 minute lunch? if so then you cant leave the building. if you clock out, its your time and they cant keep you from leaving while you're off the clock
2007-10-04 09:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by Cutthroat Lars 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋