Employers must pay employees during a break period. However, if breaks are given, federal law requires wages be paid for all breaks of 20 minutes or less.Employees who work 8hour shifts might be entitled to 30 minutes of unpaid meal break and 2 x 15minute paid breaks. This personnel policy statement applies specifically to full-time regular classified non-exempt employees. For additional personnel policies that. You can file a claim online for any issues relating to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) or Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act (EPFNA). If your employer doesn't give you a 30minute break after 5 hours of work, you can file a complaint with the Ministry of Labour. As an employee, you are entitled to an unpaid break of at least 30 minutes during every period of 5 consecutive hours of work. Pima County provides equal access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate. The Pima County Community College Board of Governors endorses the philosophy of all state and federal laws providing for equal employment opportunity.