Can I skip my 30-minute meal break?
Q: I have a question. My new manager is requiring us to take a 30-minute meal break. When we ask if we can skip it, he says, “It’s the law.” For years, we were allowed to work through our lunch … Continued
Can I leave early instead of taking a lunch hour?
Q: I work part-time hours at a retail office south of Boston. I recently began caring for my granddaughter. I am hoping to leave at 2:30pm instead of 3:00pm so that I am able to meet her at their bus … Continued
Meal breaks – can I leave early instead?
Q: I am a full-time employee. I receive a 45-minute lunch break every day. However, there are some days that I would like to work through my lunch break and leave early. I know lunch breaks are required by law. … Continued
Is covering for another employee a true meal break?
Q: I work as a Marketing Coordinator for a small but growing marketing agency in Boston. We often have clients stop by so we have a receptionist who comes in from 10am to 3pm. When the receptionist takes her lunch … Continued
Meal Break for a Recent Grad
Q: I started a new job recently. I graduated from college in May, 2014. I want to make a good impression. During my interview, I was told that hard work, being flexible and having a good attitude was important. I … Continued
Meal breaks for part-timers in Massachusetts
Q: I am a part-time employee who works about 20 hours per week in an office. I work five days per week and I usually arrive at 10am and work until about 2:30pm. All of my colleagues leave for lunch … Continued
Job Doc blog – February 7, 2011 – Meal breaks
Meal breaks — what are the rules in Mass?