Break entitlements
The minimum length of breaks required by law is 10 minutes for rest breaks and 30 minutes for meal breaks. Here are the minimum number of breaks that must be provided to employees for each time period worked.
2.00 to 4.00 hours worked
1 x 10 minute paid rest break
4.01 to 6.00 hours worked
1 x 10 minute paid rest break
1 x 30 minute unpaid meal break
6.01 to 10.00 hours worked
1 x 10 minute paid rest break
1 x 30 minute unpaid meal break
1 x 10 minute paid rest break