The rule.
Law Level
Moderate
Meal Break Requirement
30 min for 6-hr shifts; 60 min for shifts starting 11am-2pm
Rest Break Requirement
None required by statute
Penalty for Violation
Civil penalty up to $1,000
Key Notes for Employers
NY Lab Law § 162: 30-min break for shifts over 6 hrs. 60-min break if shift spans noon meal period. Factory workers: 60 min.
Last verified: June 2026.
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