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Meal and Rest Break Laws in Alabama

Whether Alabama law requires meal or rest breaks for adult employees.

Short answer: No state requirement for adults. Alabama's break rules apply only to workers under 16. U.S. Department of Labor state meal period table

Meal and rest breaksNo state requirement for adults. Alabama's break rules apply only to workers under 16.

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Are breaks required by law in Alabama?
No state requirement for adults. Alabama's break rules apply only to workers under 16.

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