Non-Factory Workers are entitled to a 30-minute lunch break between a.m. and. Employee meal breaks are required to be at least 30 minutes if an employee works six hours anywhere throughout New York state.Employers in New York State must provide certain employees with at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in any calendar week. Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks. However, for employers who opt to offer a rest break, it must be paid (up to 20 minutes), and it counts toward overtime requirements under federal law. Employees are entitled to a 45-minute break for shifts more than 6 consecutive hours that begin between 1 p.m. Workers have a right to at least a 30minute meal break or each 6 hours worked in a calendar day. Rest breaks are not required, but all breaks 20 minutes or less must be compensated as hours worked. Industry-Specific Scheduling Requirements. Call (512) 271-5527 - Austin Employment Lawyers, P.C. - Aggressive advocates dedicated to your interests in Employment and Employment Discrimination cases.