Employers in New York State must provide certain employees with at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in any calendar week. Non-Factory Workers are entitled to a 30-minute lunch break between a.m. and.Employee meal breaks are required to be at least 30 minutes if an employee works six hours anywhere throughout New York state. If you have worked for at least 3.5 hours, you are entitled to a 10-minute rest break. According to California law, nonexempt workers are entitled to a 30minute uninterrupted meal break if they work for more than five hours in a day. Technically, you can't waive the lunch break as it's part of employment law in NY. You are required to have a 30 minute break for every 5.5 hours of work. New York law does not require employers to give employees a rest break. Learn more about New York break laws today to stay compliant! Review the alphabetical listing of Clark University's general employment policies and guidelines. If you have a question, please contact a staff member.