In South Carolina, no law gives employees the right to time off to eat lunch (or another meal) or the right to take short breaks during the work day. South Carolina does not require lunch breaks.It is completely up to the employer to provide meal breaks and other additional breaks. Although breaks are not required, employers must pay employees for time they spend working and for shorter breaks during the day. South Carolina has no laws in place regarding breaks. Instead, the state defers to federal law regarding the provision of meal and rest breaks to employees. Short rest breaks, which usually 20 minutes or less, must be paid as work time. Breaks and rest periods in Utah. If you are under 18, yes. Utah law dictates minors are to be given a 30 min break for lunch for every 5 hours worked.