In general, employers must provide at least 30 minutes of unpaid time off if an employee works more than 6 hours. 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. 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. Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks. Most places have labour laws that specify minimum breaks. In ontario it's a minimum of 30 minutes (unpaid) after 5 hours of continuous work. Wayne shall operate under the legal doctrine known as "employment at will. In New Jersey, there are no specific state laws requiring employers to provide breaks for adult employees working shifts shorter than 8 hours.