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by pertiponi on December 26th, 2006

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The place that i work only allows a 1/2 hour break after a 6 hour shift. it is a retail job but it is a very high pace store. we average 5000 dollar days. is it reasonable to only allow 30 minutes after a 6 hour shift?

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  • by Jessicax23 on December 26th, 2006

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    a break AFTER a shift is not a break; it's clocking out. If they are making you work 6 hours straight with no break, they are probably breaking a rule. I would check it out with your individual state; as others have mentioned, it varies.

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  • by Azraff on December 26th, 2006

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    In Ohio, it was up to the individual employer to decide what they wish to do about breaks. You can call your state's employment bureau to find out what the rules are.

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  • by fataka on December 26th, 2006

    fataka

    I am sorry to inform you that though this break may be quite short for u but still is as per ILO convention. So legally it is valid, but i do sympathize with u.

    Below is an extract from ILO convention on workers rights on work-rest hours:
    3. Member States shall take measures to ensure that workers enjoy:

    * the minimum daily rest period of 11 consecutive hours per period of 24 hours;
    the minimum period of one rest day on average immediately following the daily rest period in every seven-day period;
    * for a daily period of work of more than six hours, a break as defined by the provisions of collective agreements, agreements concluded between social partners or national legislation;
    not less than four weeks' annual paid holiday, qualification for which shall be determined by reference to national practice/legislation;
    * an average weekly working period of not more than 48 hours, including the overtime for each seven-day period.

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  • by JUSTNORMAL on December 26th, 2006

    JUSTNORMAL

    In my state it is mandated that one gets a 10-15 minute break, after 4 hours, and if someone works an 8 hour day, it's 2 breaks and a lunch break as well. Every state labor board has their own protocols.

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