Pennsylvania employers are required to provide break periods of at least 30 minutes for minors ages 14 through 17 who work five or more consecutive hours. Pennsylvania does not have any state laws regarding rest and meal breaks.As a result, the state adheres to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These employers must give employees a 30-minute break after five hours of work, during which employees must be relieved of all duties. This time may be unpaid. If the employer elects to provide a rest break, then federal law requires that employers pay employees during short breaks of up to 20 minutes. Pennsylvania does not require that most employers give their employees breaks. However, seasonal farmworkers must be given breaks. Yes, Pennsylvania labor laws require specific breaks for employees. Pennsylvania labor laws do not specify meal or rest breaks for employees 18 years and older.