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Does the FLSA require employers to provide lunch and coffee breaks?

April 26, 2017BREAKS coffee employers FLSA lunch require

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Does the FLSA require employers to provide lunch and coffee breaks?

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The FLSA does not require lunch or coffee breaks. However, the University allows short breaks (usually lasting up to 15 minutes) if work permits; the break is considered time worked and must be paid.

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FLSA does not require lunch or coffee breaks. However, when employers offer short breaks (usually lasting from 5 to 20 minutes) the break is considered time worked and must be paid.