Employees cannot be required to work more than 3 hours without a rest break. All workers must be allowed a paid rest period, free from duties, of at least 10 minutes for every 4 hours worked.According to Washington employee break laws, employees are entitled to a paid rest break of at least 10 minutes for every 4 hours that they work. No employee may be required to work more than three hours without a break period. Employees cannot waive rest break requirements. Wash. Admin. Washington State law does not require 15-minute breaks. However, it mandates 10-minute paid rest breaks every 4 hours worked. . . In Washington, employees cannot work more than three consecutive hours without a break. Employees cannot be required to work more than 3 consecutive hours without a rest break. Washington State Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO). Icon.