California Paid Rest Period Law
Employers must provide a paid 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours worked or major fraction thereof.
Labor Law - Breaks & Meals
Laws filed under this category in plain English.
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New York Meal Period Law (Non-Factory Workers)
Non-factory employees working over 6 hours covering noonday must get 30 minutes. Additional 20 minutes for specific long shifts.
New York Meal Period Law (Factory Workers)
Factory employees must receive a 60-minute noonday meal break, plus an additional 20 minutes for specific long shifts.
Washington State Meal Period Law
Employers must provide a 30-minute meal period for shifts exceeding 5 hours; it must be paid if the employee remains on duty.
Oregon Meal Period Law
Employers must provide a 30-minute meal period for shifts 6 hours or longer; it's unpaid if relieved of duties, paid if not. Second meal period for shifts 7+ hours.
Oregon Paid Rest Period Law
Employers must provide a paid 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours or major fraction thereof.
Colorado Paid Rest Period Law
Employers must provide a paid 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours of work, or major fraction thereof.
California Meal Period Law (5+ hours)
Employers must provide an uninterrupted 30-minute unpaid meal period for employees working more than 5 hours.
Colorado Meal Period Law
Employers must provide an uninterrupted 30-minute meal period for shifts exceeding 5 consecutive hours, paid if on duty.
Washington State Paid Rest Period Law
Employers must provide a paid 10-minute rest period for each 4 hours of working time.