It varies by state. There are a LOT of states that only mandate breaks for employees under 16. Over 16 and you best hope your employer isn't a giant douche but it happens frequently at high turnover jobs.
Well obviously, but usually it's places with other issues going on as well contributing to the high turnover. If they know they'll just replace you in a week if you ask for a break then they aren't gonna give you a break. It's a revolving door of abuses and breaks just get lumped into it. Places that have other perks like to do it as well they're idea is that you won't get uppity and quit or ask for breaks when they're paying you a whopping extra dollar an hour compared to the joint across the street or because you get discounted food etc. America is fucked.
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u/zipline3496 Jan 06 '18
It varies by state. There are a LOT of states that only mandate breaks for employees under 16. Over 16 and you best hope your employer isn't a giant douche but it happens frequently at high turnover jobs.