When must a 30-minute meal break be provided to an employee?
a.After 5 hours of work
b.After 4 hours of work
c.After 6 hours of work
d.After 8 hours of work
Explanation
Employers must provide a 30-minute unpaid meal period no later than the end of an employee's fifth hour of work. The break can be waived by mutual agreement if the shift is 6 hours or less.
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