Non-Factory Workers are entitled to a 30-minute lunch break between a.m. and. If an employee does work 16 consecutive hours, he or she may not be required to work again until after having at least nine hours of rest.Alabama does not have any state laws governing wage and hour issues. Our ESS unit handles an array of employment issues, including, but not limited to, enforcement of laws concerning wages and time off. Although breaks are not required, employers must pay employees for time they spend working and for shorter breaks during the day. Workers have a right to at least a 30minute meal break or each 6 hours worked in a calendar 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. The Sheriff will ensure that there is adequate coverage in the Police Department. 2.01. Does your Alabama employer give you meal breaks or rest breaks?