What to do if I work for company and they are taking a 1/2 hour pay from me everyday stating that they have to give me a lunch by law wether I take it or not?
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What to do if I work for company and they are taking a 1/2 hour pay from me everyday stating that they have to give me a lunch by law wether I take it or not?
I don’t usually take a lunch daily but they are still taking pay away from me. Is this legal?
Asked on April 4, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Minnesota
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are working into your lunch time you are required to this pay and it cannot be subtracted by your employer. However, the employer is correct in that you are required to take at least a one half hour lunch break and at least two 10 minute breaks if you work an eight hour day.
The option is for your to take your lunch for at least half an hour and not work into this time period.
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