Table of Meal Period Requirements Under State Law For Adult Employees in Private Sector. Ohio's minimum wage, minor labor, and prevailing wage laws establish a safe, equitable playing field for all Ohioans to participate in the workforce.Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks. In the event of a conflict between the Administrative Rules of the Personnel Review Commission and Title 3, Employment Practices, the Code shall prevail. Employers in NYS must provide certain employees with at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in any calendar week. To employ only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Most employers in Massachusetts must allow eligible workers to take meal breaks or be absent from work for certain reasons. To employ only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Workers have a right to at least a 30minute meal break or each 6 hours worked in a calendar day. No state law requiring private sector employers to provide meal breaks for adult employees over 18 years old.