What if the nature or circumstances of the work prevent me from giving my workers an uninterrupted 30-minute meal period?
A. If, because of the nature or circumstances of the work, an employee is required to remain on duty or to perform any tasks during the meal period, the employer must consider the meal period as hours worked and pay the employee for the period. Note: Whenever it is possible to provide an uninterrupted 30-minute meal period, the employer must do so.
