QUESTION
Are breaks and or lunch breaks required by law?
Asked on Dec 28th, 2016 on Labor and Employment - Ohio
More details to this question:
I work for an ambulance service in a non emergency position. I am regularly denied any breaks and it's a godsend if I get time to eat through my shift which is never shorter than 12 hours.
1 ANSWER
Does your employer automatically deduct a lunch? I ask because many employers automatically deduct lunches from their employees' compensable time. Ohio does not have a law requiring a break or a lunch, but you must be paid for all hours worked. In addition, if you are an hourly employee, you should be paid overtime wages for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
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Answered on Jan 03rd, 2017 at 10:23 AM
Matthew J.P. Coffman The answer provided is not legal advice and it is recommended that you seek advice of an attorney. My office # is 614-949-1181.