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.Employee meal breaks are required to be at least 30 minutes if an employee works six hours anywhere throughout New York state. Employer and employees may agree to break down the 10 minutes of rest into smaller breaks, as long as they add up to 10 minutes during the 4-hour work period. Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks. Our ESS unit handles an array of employment issues, including, but not limited to, enforcement of laws concerning wages and time off. Technically, you can't waive the lunch break as it's part of employment law in NY. You are required to have a 30 minute break for every 5.5 hours of work. Workers have a right to at least a 30minute meal break or each 6 hours worked in a calendar day. 14 and 15 year old minors SHALL NOT work in any establishment that serves alcohol for consumption on premises. Employers are strongly encouraged to keep work permits on file for three years.