Although breaks are not required, employers must pay employees for time they spend working and for shorter breaks during the day. Utah employee break laws require those under the age of 18 to be given a 10minute paid rest break for every three hours worked.If employers choose to provide breaks, breaks less than 20 minutes must be paid. Breaks and rest periods in Utah. Utah does not require employers to provide rest breaks for adult workers. This policy defines work hours for Salt Lake County employees that are in compliance with the Fair. Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The links below provide access to information on state and federal employment laws, often times referred to as "compliance assistance." Under federal law, employers are not required to provide lunch or coffee breaks.