Meal and Rest Break Laws in Nebraska
Whether Nebraska law requires meal or rest breaks for adult employees.
Short answer: No general break requirement for adults. Assembly plants, workshops and mechanical establishments must give at least 30 consecutive minutes for lunch in each 8-hour shift, off the premises, unless a union contract or other written agreement provides otherwise. Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-212
| Meal and rest breaks | No general break requirement for adults. Assembly plants, workshops and mechanical establishments must give at least 30 consecutive minutes for lunch in each 8-hour shift, off the premises, unless a union contract or other written agreement provides otherwise. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-212 |
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FAQ
Are breaks required by law in Nebraska?
No general break requirement for adults. Assembly plants, workshops and mechanical establishments must give at least 30 consecutive minutes for lunch in each 8-hour shift, off the premises, unless a union contract or other written agreement provides otherwise.
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