Asked in Labor and Employment Law
Labor and Employment Law
Are part-time employees entitled to a lunch break?
Answer

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August 23, 2010 2:04PM
EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED TO A BREAK AFTER EVERY 2 HOURS OF WORK
There is no uniform national law on breaks - state laws apply.
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