Is a paid break up to 20 minutes required for a part-time or full-time employee?
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Is a paid break up to 20 minutes required for a part-time or full-time employee?
As a part-time or full-time employee, is the employer required to give at least a
20 minute paid break for a 8 hour shift?
Asked on May 22, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
In TX, there is no law that requires an employer to provide either a rest or meal break. That having been said, a company can choose to provide them. Further, if they do, employees must be paid for shorter breaks (of 20 minutes or less).
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