Meal and Rest Break Laws in Mississippi

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

Short answer: No state requirement for adults. U.S. Department of Labor state meal period table (no Mississippi requirement listed)

Meal and rest breaks	No state requirement for adults. Source: U.S. Department of Labor state meal period table (no Mississippi requirement listed)

Where to get help in Mississippi

Mississippi has no state wage-and-hour agency; wage and hour rules are enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division

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FAQ

Are breaks required by law in Mississippi?

No state requirement for adults.

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.