Meal and Rest Break Laws in North Dakota
Whether North Dakota law requires meal or rest breaks for adult employees.
Short answer: A 30-minute meal break is required in each shift longer than 5 hours when two or more employees are on duty. It can be unpaid only if the employee is fully relieved of duties. N.D. Admin. Code § 46-02-07-02(5)
| Meal and rest breaks | A 30-minute meal break is required in each shift longer than 5 hours when two or more employees are on duty. It can be unpaid only if the employee is fully relieved of duties. The employee may waive the break by agreement with the employer. Short rest breaks are not required, but if the employer gives them they must be paid. |
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FAQ
Are breaks required by law in North Dakota?
A 30-minute meal break is required in each shift longer than 5 hours when two or more employees are on duty. It can be unpaid only if the employee is fully relieved of duties. The employee may waive the break by agreement with the employer. Short rest breaks are not required, but if the employer gives them they must be paid.
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.