An employee must not work for more than five hours in a row without getting a 30minute eating period (meal break) free from work. As an employee, you are entitled to an unpaid break of at least 30 minutes during every period of 5 consecutive hours of work.The Canada Labour Code requires that all federally regulated employees be granted one 30minute meal break for every 5 consecutive hours of work. The Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) requires that all employees be granted one 30minute meal break for every 5 consecutive hours of work. The Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) requires that all employees be granted one 30minute break for every 5 consecutive hours of work. Employers required to pay minimum wage. 16 (1) An employer must pay an employee at least the minimum wage as set out in sections 16.1 and 16.2. For minors aged 14-17: A rest break of at least 30 minutes after work of five or more consecutive hours. Your boss must give you a rest break of at least 10 consecutive minutes that are uninterrupted. Rest breaks must be paid.