taking a lunch

powers1 · #1 Apr 11, 2007, 05:49 AM

I worked for a company where we ate our lunch at our desks while working so we only ended up working an eight hour day. This was a plus and everyone had no problem with it. I recently began working for a different company and they are almost insisting on a 30 minute lunch period so you have to be here 8 1/2 hours. I like the other arrangement better. What are the laws regarding this? Can I eat at my desk while working or only take a 15 minute lunch break? I do not take any other breaks during the work day. Please help?!

dflak · May 7, 2007, 11:53 AM

It depends on your labor type and on your state. If you are a non-exempt employee, the rules in your state may be that a lunch break is mandatory.

Otherwise, it may just be company policy. Some companies give their managers no leeway in interpreting company policy, others give their managers more discretion.



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