Is it illegal to not pay for breaks under twenty minutes according to federal law?
I've been working for a company for the past two years and have never been paid for breaks, is this illegal and can I file a lawsuit for the back pay due, and resulting overtime.
2 answers | asked Oct 5, 2011 12:40 AM [EST] | applies to Illinois
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The law requires the employer to give you two 20-minute breaks in an eight hour period. It's not clear whether you are not being given the breaks, or you're taking the breaks, but not getting paid for them. I don't think the law requires you to be paid for the breaks you are actually taking. In either case, contact the Illinois Department of Labor to file a complaint.
posted by John Otto | Oct 6, 2011 11:36 AM [EST]
posted by John Otto | Oct 6, 2011 11:36 AM [EST]
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