Meal and Rest Break Laws in New Mexico
Whether New Mexico law requires meal or rest breaks for adult employees.
Short answer: No state requirement for adults. Employers do not have to provide lunch breaks, coffee breaks or rest periods, but no deduction can be made from wages if less than 30 minutes is allowed for a break. NMDWS Labor Relations Division, Frequently Asked Questions about Wage and Hour Rights (rev. 06/2023)
| Meal and rest breaks | No state requirement for adults. Employers do not have to provide lunch breaks, coffee breaks or rest periods, but no deduction can be made from wages if less than 30 minutes is allowed for a break. |
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FAQ
Are breaks required by law in New Mexico?
No state requirement for adults. Employers do not have to provide lunch breaks, coffee breaks or rest periods, but no deduction can be made from wages if less than 30 minutes is allowed for a break.
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