Mandatory Breaks in Texas?

3233006 · October 2006

Is it requried for hourly employees to receive breaks in Texas after a certain number of hours worked?

NeedCoffee · October 2006

Not that I know of - it's my understanding that the TX Workforce Commission follows FLSA rules on that issue - breaks are not mandatory. I'm sure you can find more information on the TWC website.

[url]http://www.twc.state.tx.us/[/url]

System · October 2006

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HRhero.com

marc · November 2006

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marc · November 2006

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idchrbee · November 2006

The information I found regarding breaks follows:

Breaks are not required, but if given, certain rules apply. They are considered "coffee breaks" if kept under 20 minutes and are to be paid time.

At our company, we allow two breaks per day and ask that each break be under 15 minutes. Hourly employees clock out for breaks and if they go over 20 minutes, the time is docked.

I found this info from the TWC. Hopes this helps.

E Wart · November 2006

In 2002 I talked with the TWC. I was told that they go by fed laws on breaks, over time, rounding, etc.
E Wart

Mandatory Breaks in Texas?

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