DoI have a case against my former employer for working8 years on 8 and 12 hour shifts with only 30 minute lunches and no other breaks?
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DoI have a case against my former employer for working8 years on 8 and 12 hour shifts with only 30 minute lunches and no other breaks?
Asked on July 21, 2011 Kentucky
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes you do possibly. Under the laws of most States, an employee is entitled to two 10 minute breaks every 2 hours for every 4 hours of work and a lunch break. Most laws require a posting of the break and lunch requirements at the place of employement in a visible location.
Also, some States have overtime laws where the employee works more than 40 hours a week or 8 hours a day, overtime at time and a half is required.
You might want to first meet with someone with th elocal labor department to get more specific answers to your questions and then possibly consult with a labor law attorney.
Good luck.
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