Meal and Rest Break Laws in Connecticut
Whether Connecticut law requires meal or rest breaks for adult employees.
Short answer: Employees who work 7½ or more consecutive hours must get a meal break of at least 30 consecutive minutes, taken after the first 2 hours and before the last 2 hours of work. Some exemptions apply. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-51ii
| Meal and rest breaks | Employees who work 7½ or more consecutive hours must get a meal break of at least 30 consecutive minutes, taken after the first 2 hours and before the last 2 hours of work. Some exemptions apply. No rest break requirement for adults. Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-51ii |
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FAQ
Are breaks required by law in Connecticut?
Employees who work 7½ or more consecutive hours must get a meal break of at least 30 consecutive minutes, taken after the first 2 hours and before the last 2 hours of work. Some exemptions apply. No rest break requirement for adults.
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