lunch breaks

i just started to in a big retail chain
in ohio
i would like to know if there is any 0hio law that lunch breaks not given to me if i work more than 8 hours
i ask and they said did not have people to cover for me
thank you paul friedman

1 answer  |  asked Oct 2, 2002 11:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Answers (1)

Neil Klingshirn
Ohio does not require lunch breaks.

Hi Paul

Unfortunately, Ohio law does not limit the number of hours an employer can force you to work or require an employer to give you a lunch break. You are only entitled to overtime if you work more than 40 hours in a work week.

Regretfully,

Neil.

posted by Neil Klingshirn  |  Oct 3, 2002 5:02 PM [EST]

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