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At my company we have to take a 1hr lunch unpaid can they tell me what time to take it?

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At my company we have to take a 1hr lunch unpaid can they tell me what time to take it

  • Category: Employment
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  • State: South Carolina

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Yes employers can generally designate lunch times.

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In Minnesota, there is no specific law that mandates breaks for employees during an 8-hour shift. However, employers are required to provide a 30-minute meal break for shifts longer than 8 hours. It's common for companies to offer additional short breaks, but these are not legally required.

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