Non-Factory Workers are entitled to a 30-minute lunch break between a.m. and. In general, employers must provide at least 30 minutes of unpaid time off if an employee works more than 6 hours.Our ESS unit handles an array of employment issues, including, but not limited to, enforcement of laws concerning wages and time off. The FLSA dictates that employees must be compensated for all hours of work. This includes any authorized rest periods of 20 minutes or less. Alabama does not have any state laws governing wage and hour issues. Employee meal breaks are required to be at least 30 minutes if an employee works six hours anywhere throughout New York state. Although breaks are not required, employers must pay employees for time they spend working and for shorter breaks during the day. There is no law requiring an employer to provide breaks, including lunch breaks. Minors under 18 must receive a 30 minute break for every 5 hours of work.