I have been working for a nursing home that does not provide breaks. Is this legal to not have any breaks for an 8 hour shift?
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I have been working for a nursing home that does not provide breaks. Is this legal to not have any breaks for an 8 hour shift?
I work 22 hours one week and 30 hours
the 2nd week. I have not been provided
with a break. Is this legal?
Asked on January 26, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
In MA, a worker is to be given a 30 minute unpaid meal break if work is for more than 6 hours during a calendar day. State law does not require employers to provide rest breaks, paid or unpaid.
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