Workers have a right to at least a 30-minute meal break if they work more than six hours during a calendar day. "Employers may require workers to take their meal breaks." Also includes information on employment leave and vacation time. I emphasized the word calender. Massachusetts requires that employees who are required to work for more than six hours in a day receive a meal break of at least 30 minutes. Employees working more than six consecutive hours per day are entitled to an uninterrupted break of 20 minutes. All workers have the right to: â–« A safe workplace. â–« Raise a safety or health concern with your employer or OSHA, or report a work-. Federal law says every 2 hours you work; YOU MUST have a company paid 15 minute break. Workers have a right to at least a 30minute meal break or each 6 hours worked in a calendar day.