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Meal And Rest Breaks

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Asking employees to do work-related activities during rest and meal breaks can seem like a minor inconvenience, but when all of the time that various employees spend working through their breaks is added up, it can result in a substantial amount of pay that employers are effectively stealing from their employees.

Most employers provide unpaid meal or lunch breaks to its employees.

However, employers take advantage of their workers in a variety of ways related to their rest and meal breaks. Some of these violations of worker rights include:

  • Being told to do tasks while on break
  • Being told that you cannot leave the office
  • Being told to be ready to go back to work at a moment’s notice

Workers sometimes mistakenly believe that if they are allowed to eat while they work, this counts as a break. If your lunch break is unpaid, it is your time and your employer should not be asking you to perform any work-related tasks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1431759631461{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}” el_class=”callOut”]We can help people understand how they are being cheated by their employers and help them take appropriate action. If you have any questions about rest or meal break issues, contact our office to discuss the matter in greater depth.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1431759683921{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Helping Workers Get Paid For Work Done During Rest And Meal Breaks

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Contact The Salt Lake City Meal And Rest Breaks Attorneys Of Preston & Brar LLC

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you have questions regarding how your employer handles your breaks, we can help you identify and pursue compensation for any violations of your rights. To schedule a free initial consultation, call us at 801-269-9541 or 801-577-1988 or contact us online.

We are also available after hours or on weekends for consultations.

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