Is it legal to be denied a break in PA?
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Is it legal to be denied a break in PA?
I live in Philadelphia, PA and 2 months ago I
worked a fast food job 6-10 hours a day and
was denied a break 80 of the days I worked
there, over two months I even discussed my
working conditions with the store manager he
agreed to give me a break once a day but that
still didn’t change anything and I was still
denied my break even if I was working 6
hours which I always was I even told the
manager that due to my weight standing for 6-
10 hours straight could have negative effects
on my legs and I was told that obesity isn’t a
diability so it didn’t matter. should I get a
lawyer?
Asked on December 8, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
In your state, there is no requirement to give employees aged 18 and over breaks--it may be the decent thing to do, or common in some industries, but it's not a legal requirement. And obesity is not considered a disability, so there is no discrimination or failure to accommodate. Based on what you write, you do not appear to have a legal case.
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