09/08/2026
I don't know who needs to hear this but y'all been duped for many years.
For those who think it's a federal law that requires employers to give employees meal breaks are sadly mistaken. Federal law does not require it at all. However, your state labor laws may. Each state is different even when dealing with children 15-18.
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/workhours/breaks
