in the work force am i entitled to a lunch break if so for how long?
361080
I think the law varies from state to state, but I know in some states if you work over 4 hours you are supposed to get 1/2 hour lunch break.
517027
It depends on the employment laws in your country; state/province and also on the type of work you do.  In my work, a person has to work more than 5 hours before they are required to take a 1/2 hour lunch/dinner.
894935
I don't think it's a good idea to eat that much in one sitting if you can help it.  You're already eating more calories than an average person, correct?  It would probably make you unable to do any of the exercise you need to do, you'd be incredibly sluggish.  If you are allowed any breaks at work, take advantage of them and eat,eat,eat, figure out some high calorie, but healthy snacks that you can eat quickly and efficiently.  Your place of work has to let you have a lunch break, it's the law.  Find out if perhaps, instead of one hour or half hour, whatever you are given, could be split up into smaller fifteen minute breaks, explain why you would like to do so, the worst that can happen is they say no.  Good luck and I hope this helps!
909365
Normally it's six week notice to give to your boss. But five is fine.  Do it now so they can prepare to find a replacement for you (and might have to train) to take over when you leave.
578636
Ask your employer.  \n\nSome companies pay their employees based on each 1/10 of the hour (or each 6 minute interval) they work.  So if you punch in at 8:57am, or 8:59am, you are still only paid as if you punched in at 9:00am.  If you punch in at 9:01am, you would be marked as 1/10th of an hour late even though you punched in only one minute late, and you would be paid the same as if you punched in at 9:06am.\n\nI worked at a company that automatically took out a 30 minute lunch break after 6 hours whether the employee punched out of not.  The result was if I worked between 6 hours and 6.5 hours, I only got paid for 6 (whether I took a lunch or not).  If I worked 7 hours straight without a lunch break, I only got paid for 6.5.
186024
I called the La. Dept. of Labor about this a few years ago.  They said an employer is not required to give you breaks or a lunch time.  The only thing required is that you get paid at least time-and-a-half for overtime.  This has been some time ago, so things may have changed by now.
146661
They cannot forbid an employee to talk during his or her breaks. You need assistance from the Employment Board in your city. Look in the phone book, the Blue Pages must have a phone for information. Call them and ask them about the Employment Board or whatever the name of the organization in your city/country is. Tell them about what's going on. They'll be able to help you.
1130743
I believe that if there is only one employee on the property for the entire shift, then he cannot "remove from public view" to eat and rest.  But from what I have been told, a Break MUST be taken. (or at least not paid for)  Most small businesses split that 30 into two 15 minute breaks at the 0.25 and 3/4 marks in the shift for "heavy" snacking.  If a business is that small (like ours) that one person IS the shift, the customers usually don't have a prob. with them snacking at the counter.
39859
Nebraska has no law requiring breaks or lunch periods, except for people working in manufacturing, and they are only required to have one 30 minute lunch break. Federal law has no break requirements. Speak to your state senator to let them know you want this changed. There's a link below to find out who that is.
398304
Does an employer have to provide employees breaks or a meal period?\nNo, unless the employee is under the age of 16.
811799
You can claim maternity pay 11 weeks before your due date, so it would be sensible to hang on in your job so you can claim money you are entitled to. You would be lucky to get another job being as pregnant as you are and you will not be entitled to maternity pay from your new employer. But you can claim other maternity pay from the Social if you are not working. I would hang on to the job you've got for another few weeks!!\n\nhttp://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/statutory_maternity_pay.asp#start\nhttp://www.worksmart.org.uk/rights/viewsubsection.php?sun=52\n\nThese sites may help and tell you what and when you are entitled to SMP
946791
This is a big question as a lot of people have this problem. If you can, walk or cycle to work. If it's too far, catch the bus and then walk part of the way.\nIf you have an hour for lunch, you could use the first half hour to exercise (walk/run/cycle) then you could have a wash, then eat in the last 15 minutes. after you exercise, you tend to be less hungry so that way you will eat less also.\nYou could join a gym that's on the way to and from work, so you could go on your way to and from work. You could start up a social exercise club with your colleagues and you could exercise with them for an hour after work a few days a week. \ni might use some of these ideas myself!
843052
e-mail (for written notification), but call first... most employers are sympathetic, but if they aren't you may need to contact HR - most companies will give you 3 days off with pay and if you need more, you can take leave.
1134496
There is no federal law covering meal breaks or rest periods. Many states have meal break requirements, but only 8 have rest period requirements.
658544
Manager is taking advantage.\nThis is a violation of labor laws.\nI don't remember what the exact numbers are, but its like 10 or 15 minutes every few hours, and you must get a meal break (like min of 30 minutes) if you work more than 6 or 8 hours.\nManager is shooting himself in the foot anyway. He just has a shop full of tired, unmotivated people, instead of the busy productive employees he thinks he is creating.
507359
California labor law requires a 30 minute lunch break for every 6 hours worked. It also requires a 10 minute paid break for every 4 hours or major portion worked.
292473
California requires one half-hour unpaid meal period after 5 hours of work, unless the total period of work will be less than 6 hours and both the worker and employer agree to not have a lunch. A second meal is required after 10 hours unless the total will be less than 12 and both agree. The meal time must be paid if the worker is not relieved of all duties or required to remain on the premesis, even if relieved of all duty.\n\nIt further requires 10 minute paid rests every 4 hours or major portion, unless the time worked is less than 3.5 hours. The rest should come near the middle of the four hour time periods. There are many exceptions to these general rules, and they can be found at the sites below.