There is no federal law or Arizona state law that says employers must provide breaks and lunches. Although breaks are not required, employers must pay employees for time they spend working and for shorter breaks during the day.However, if breaks are given, federal law requires wages be paid for all breaks of 20 minutes or less. Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks. This personnel policy statement applies specifically to full-time regular classified non-exempt employees. For additional personnel policies that. Employee meal breaks are required to be at least 30 minutes if an employee works six hours anywhere throughout New York state. Employers are required to provide paid sick leave. Employees in the classified service within Pima County Government. Fill out the form and file it with the court.