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Under some US state laws and most European labor laws, yes. But they are subject to various restrictions as to when and for how long.
The US federal wage and hour laws do not require lunch or coffee breaks. However, when employers do offer short breaks (usually lasting about 5 to 20 minutes), federal law considers the breaks as compensable work hours that would be included in the sum of hours worked during the work week. This is primarily considered in determining if overtime was worked. (Lunch breaks are not included in pay or in overtime calculation.)
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Is it illegal for employers to not pay employees on time?
Yes, it is illegal for employers to not pay employees on time. Employers are required by law to pay employees according to the agreed-upon schedule, whether it be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Failure to do so can result in legal consequences for the employer.
Do employers legally have to offer insurance to their full time employees?
Yes, employers legally have to offer insurance to their full time employees. Read more at www.insure.com/articles/healthinsurancefaq/employers.html -
What is diffeent about how job applicants spend time looking for jobs and how employers spend time looking for good employees?
Potential employees rely on newspaper advertisements, while employers rely on internal networking.
what is considered a larger employer?
Large employers are defined as having 50 or more full-time equivalent employees. Small employers have fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees.
Are employers supposed to give employees time off so they can vote?
Yes, many employers are required to provide employees with time off to vote, depending on the laws of the state or country. In the United States, for example, several states have laws that mandate employers to give employees a certain amount of time off to ensure they can participate in elections. However, the specifics can vary widely, so it's important for both employers and employees to understand their local regulations regarding voting leave.
Why does Taco Bell force it's employees to buy a 5.00 lunch or dinner every single time an employee works?
All employers are required by law to allow a meal break for any employee that works more than four consecutive hours. Employees are not, however, required by law to actually eat during their meal break, and I seriously doubt that your statement that Taco Bell forces employees to buy a meal is true at a corporate level. (It could be true at a specific location, but if so, it's probably grounds for a lawsuit.)
Are employers supposed to allow you time to cash your check on payday?
No. They're not supposed to allow you time to cash YOUR check. You do that on your own time.
Do employers have to pay a percentage of group insurance?
No they don't have to. Most employers do offer it as part of a benefits package, but many don't offer such benefits. Typically, benefits are only offered to full time employees, but not part time, or contract employees.
Does Massachusetts require employers to pay out PTO (paid time off) to employees when they leave their job?
Yes, Massachusetts law requires employers to pay out accrued but unused PTO to employees when they leave their job.
Which of these statements is trueEmployers enjoy spending all their time "managing" employees and telling them what to do?
Employers know that their businesses will grow if they have hard-working employees who understand the importance of paying customers.
What is different about how job applicants spend time looking for jobs and how employees spend time looking for good employees?
Potential employees rely on newspaper advertisements, while employers rely on internal networking.
Can employers opt to not withhold FICA for part-time employees that make under a certain amount each pay period?
No not as long as they are employees.
