Break  Laws in Massachusetts                                                                                                                                     

To make federal rest and lunch break requirements more understandable and outline the repercussions of disobedience.

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State and federal laws are in effect. According to Massachusetts law, if a business wants to hire a worker under the age of 18, they must first get a juvenile work permit.

Even though breaks are not mandated by federal law, 20 states still have their own break regulations. Of those, nine require lunch and rest breaks.

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Employees who are exempt from the FLSA's maximum hour limits, such as those in executive, administrative, or professional responsibilities, are not covered by this portion of the law.

Employee wage theft takes the form of not paying for breaks. Business owners may be liable for fines, legal costs, and employee back pay in the event of a labour dispute.

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Employees may become confused about these laws. As Kun demonstrates, ensuring that managers and workers are aware of break laws might help to avoid problems in the future.

Employee wage theft takes the form of not paying for breaks. Business owners may be liable for fines, legal costs, and employee back pay in the event of a labour dispute.