Im working a turnaround job our boss have us working 12-15 hours without a 10-15 minute break and on a 30 minute lunch what can we do
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Im working a turnaround job our boss have us working 12-15 hours without a 10-15 minute break and on a 30 minute lunch what can we do
Can he work us all these hours without
breaking
Asked on September 28, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Mississippi
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
In MS there are no laws giving workers meal or rest breaks. However, under federal law, workers must be paid for any breaks less than 20 minutes. That having been said, if you have a employment contract or union agreement, you may have right to meal/rest under its terms.
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