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 has no laws in place regarding breaks.Instead, the state defers to federal law regarding the provision of meal and rest breaks to employees. Workers have a right to at least a 30minute meal break or each 6 hours worked in a calendar day. Breaks - Employers must provide at least a 30-minute lunch within the first five hours of a minor employee's workday. Short rest breaks, which usually 20 minutes or less, must be paid as work time. There is no requirement under South Carolina law for an employer to provide employees with breaks or a lunch period. 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. From Job Offer to Full-Time.