Adult employees are not entitled to any breaks under federal or state law. For shifts 10 hours or longer, an employee is entitled to two 30-minute breaks.An employee is not entitled to any breaks if their shift is 5 hours or less. Workers have a right to at least a 30minute meal break or each 6 hours worked in a calendar day. Florida law says that all kids under 18 who work for more than four hours straight must get a 30-minute break for lunch, whether they are in school or not. An employee is entitled to one 30-minute paid or unpaid break after the first 5 hours of work for shifts that are between 5 and 10 hours long. State law does not require employers to provide 30-minute breaks, except in the case of minors. Proper notice must be given when an employee quits or an employer terminates or temporarily lays off an employee. Where they choose to provide meal or rest breaks, employers must pay employees for short breaks of 20 minutes or less. LawHelp Interactive is a website that helps you fill out legal documents for free.