Employers in New York State must provide certain employees with at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in any calendar week. 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. Non-Factory Workers are entitled to a 30-minute lunch break between a.m. and. First, if the employee is a minor they must be provided with a lunch break of at least 30 minutes after they have completed five hours of work. Employees are entitled to a 45-minute break for shifts more than 6 consecutive hours that begin between 1 p.m. Review the alphabetical listing of Clark University's general employment policies and guidelines. If you have a question, please contact a staff member.