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Work State Laws With Breaks In Texas
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In Texas, there are no labor laws in breaks, so employees do not have a right to breaks and employers are not required to provide a certain number of breaks even during a 12-hour shift. However, it is common for workplaces to provide one meal break (30 mins.) and two rest breaks (15 mins. each) during a shift.
In Texas, there are no laws at the state or federal level limiting the number of hours an employee can work in a day or week.
Texas Break Room Requirements There is no law in Texas requiring employers to provide a dedicated break room.
Texas Labor Laws Guide Texas Labor Laws FAQ Texas minimum wage$7.25 Texas overtime 1.5 times the regular wage for any time worked over 40 hours/week ($10.87 for minimum wage workers) Texas breaks Breaks not required by law (see below for exceptions)
Texas Labor Laws Guide Texas Labor Laws FAQ Texas minimum wage$7.25 Texas overtime 1.5 times the regular wage for any time worked over 40 hours/week ($10.87 for minimum wage workers) Texas breaks Breaks not required by law (see below for exceptions)
How many hours can a salaried employee work in Texas? A salaried employee in Texas can work up to 40 hours in a standard work week. If a salaried employee's workhours exceed 40, they are eligible for overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate.
Presently, no OSHA standard to regulate extended and unusual shifts in the workplace exists. A work period of eight consecutive hours over five days with at least eight hours of rest in between shifts defines a standard shift. Any shift that goes beyond this standard is considered to be extended or unusual.
With only extremely narrow exceptions relating to certain regulated industries or collective bargaining agreements, adults, as well as youths ages 16 or 17, may work, and/or may be required to work, unlimited hours each day (the only limits are employee morale, practical realities, and common sense in general).
time employee is one who regularly works at least 30 hours per week and that schedule is comparable to other employees of that company and/or other employees in the same business or vicinity who are considered fulltime.