Employers in NYS must provide certain employees with at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in any calendar week. Non-Factory Workers are entitled to a 30-minute lunch break between a.m. and.Employee meal breaks are required to be at least 30 minutes if an employee works six hours anywhere throughout New York state. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) created this overview of important City, State, and federal laws so you know your rights at work. Technically, you can't waive the lunch break as it's part of employment law in NY. You are required to have a 30 minute break for every 5.5 hours of work. Factory Workers: 60minute break between 11 a.m. Detailed wage statement (pay stub) each payday. In particular, factory workers are allowed a one hour break between 11 a.m. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Detailed wage statement (pay stub) each payday.