Meal and Rest Break Laws in Maryland
Whether Maryland law requires meal or rest breaks for adult employees.
Short answer: No general break requirement for adults. Retail employers with 50 or more retail employees in Maryland must give a 15-minute break for shifts of 4 to 6 consecutive hours, a 30-minute break for shifts over 6 hours, and an extra 15 minutes for every additional 4 hours after 8 hours. Md. Code, Labor & Employment §3-710 (Healthy Retail Employee Act)
| Meal and rest breaks | No general break requirement for adults. Retail employers with 50 or more retail employees in Maryland must give a 15-minute break for shifts of 4 to 6 consecutive hours, a 30-minute break for shifts over 6 hours, and an extra 15 minutes for every additional 4 hours after 8 hours. |
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FAQ
Are breaks required by law in Maryland?
No general break requirement for adults. Retail employers with 50 or more retail employees in Maryland must give a 15-minute break for shifts of 4 to 6 consecutive hours, a 30-minute break for shifts over 6 hours, and an extra 15 minutes for every additional 4 hours after 8 hours.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.