Most employees are entitled to breaks, a limit on daily hours and weekly days off. Employment standards rules set out the minimum standards that employers must provide to employees.Employees in Alberta are entitled to rest breaks free from work. Employers must provide at least 30 minutes of break for every 5 hours of work. Employers in Alberta aren't legally obligated to provide nonunionized employees with specific breaks for eating. How many breaks am I entitled to in a day? Workers in Alberta are entitled to breaks after working 5 hours or more. Paid breaks and additional breaks are at the discretion of the employer. Unfortunately this has always been the labour law in Alberta. Your safety is your responsibility.