Employers must pay employees during a break period. Although breaks are not required, employers must pay employees for time they spend working and for shorter breaks during the day.However, if breaks are given, federal law requires wages be paid for all breaks of 20 minutes or less. In Arizona, there are no mandatory rest breaks for employees. However, employers may provide breaks as part of their company policy. Workers have a right to at least a 30minute meal break or each 6 hours worked in a calendar day. There are no state laws mandating holiday leave in Arizona. Employers can choose whether or not to provide paid time off for holidays. Icon. This policy statement contains personnel policies that apply to employees, regardless of employee group. Some policies affect all employees,.