Is it legal to work me six hours straight with no break at all??
2007-10-24 16:33:40 · 7 answers · asked by *cool* *mom* 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
In CA, you are entitled to a 30 min meal break after 5 hours of work on an 8 hour shift. Check out the CA Labor Law website for more details (search CA Labor Law, and select the CA Labor Code subtitle on the .gov site).
2007-10-24 16:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your state law if one exists on this. There isn't a federal law requiring breaks and lunches, but some states do have laws requiring them alter a certain amount of time. In many places, but not all, it would be legal for your employer to have you work 6 hours straight without a break.
2007-10-24 16:44:40 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practically the working period is 8. That is for 24 hours a day, you have 8 hours for work, 8 hours time for your family and 8 hours for you to sleep.
But for your work, you can however render more hours overtime depending on your employer if there's a need to. But of course it has a corresponding pay for that extra hours rendered. But a person cannot work 16 hours straight. HE has to take a rest. His capacity decreases if he continuously work.
Rest periods depends on the availability of time. The normal is you work 4 hours and have a break (lunch) and resume for another 4 hour shift.
However, you can also have a short breaks in between. ie coffee break and the peronal necessities.
However more, in some instances where no one can replace you, a 6 hour straight maybe is made. This may not be usual but it really happens... but i guess its not always. Maybe in some rare cases.
If its because of unavoidable circumstances that this situation happens, your employer doesn't violate the law. But if its a regular shift, u can also talk to them and tell him that you shud have a small breaks in between for for personal needs.
2007-10-24 16:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jann 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most states have indiviual laws regarding this. Check with your state.gov for more details. Also your age and if you are in school comes into this. In Indiana, you must take a break after 6 hours if you are 18 or under, over 18 breaks are not mandatory.
2007-10-24 16:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by Houdini 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on the state and how old you are.
I dont think there are any rules for people over 18.
In Indiana a minor has to take a 30 minute break if they work 5 or more hours otherwise the company gets charged i believe it's $1000 for every infraction. It may be the same for every state... dunno.
2007-10-24 16:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by weather_woman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no federal laws regarding breaks or lunch, there are some state laws.
Check state laws and Company policiy. If there are no state laws then Company policy would be followed.
2007-10-24 20:10:09 · answer #6 · answered by Squat1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think they have to at least give you a 15 min for 6 hours
2007-10-24 16:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by GG 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋