March 1999
Q. Are
employers required to set aside time for lunch periods for their employees?
A. Yes.
Section 162 of the New York State Labor Law requires employers designate
at least a 30 minute uninterruped meal period for employees who work
more than a six hour shift. The "day" shift meal period falls between
11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. while the "evening" or "night" shift periods
occur at approximately mid-shift. The meal period need not be paid
but special rules apply to "one employee shift." This meal period requirement
applies to all employees, including white collar management and office
staff.
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