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Does an employer have to give all of its employees rest breaks and meal breaks?

April 26, 2017BREAKS employees employer meal rest

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Does an employer have to give all of its employees rest breaks and meal breaks?

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No. A rest break (generally 10 or 15 minutes) and a meal break (usually 30 minutes or more) are not required by law for anyone who is 16 years of age or older. A 30 minute break after 5 hours is required for youths who are 14 or 15 years of age.