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sugarintheboots t1_iwszkpp wrote

Reply to comment by whskid2005 in Is there a way to talk to a direct NJ labor agent about illegal work conditions? by [deleted]

If you work an 8 hour shift, they are REQUIRED to give you a 30 minute break. State law.

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whskid2005 t1_iwt8rff wrote

State law is if you are under the age of 18 you must be given a 30 minute uninterrupted break for every 5 hours of continuous work. As an adult- there’s no law state (NJ) or federal for employers to provide breaks

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[deleted] OP t1_iwt8yq4 wrote

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Deslah t1_iwu4m1f wrote

Why on Earth did you double-down without looking it up?

While employers typically provide lunch and meal breaks in New Jersey, there is no legal requirement for most employers to provide any breaks. Your right to take time off might be set by a formal policy in the company’s employee handbook, an informal policy or even an unwritten practice. These policies are rarely legally enforceable. However, if you do have an enforceable offer letter or employment contract that spells out how much time you can take off for meals or other breaks, there is a good chance that agreement is legally enforceable.

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AdeptAgency0 t1_iwucff5 wrote

Because the quickest way to get the correct answer is by posting the wrong answer. In this case, sugarintheboots also wanted a source along with the correct answer, so they doubled-down.

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[deleted] OP t1_iwufelb wrote

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Deslah t1_iwufzry wrote

So, even though we've presented to you clear evidence that there's no legal requirement for employers to provide breaks--even meal breaks, you're still insistent that it's mandated? What the hell? Where is it mandated--other than in your own workplace by your own employer?

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