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Work Laws With Breaks In Virginia
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The Virginia law directs all employers to provide all employees at least one 24-hour day of rest in each work week, absent an emergency.
Employers are not legally required to provide breaks for their employees in Virginia, except for minors aged 14-15 who are entitled to 30-minute meal breaks for every 5-hour shift. However, many employers voluntarily choose to offer rest and meal breaks as a means to enhance productivity.
Virginia Day of Rest Laws Though Virginia once had a law giving employees 1 day off in 7, it was repealed in 2005. That law no longer exists.
Can you work seven days in a row in Virginia? No state law in Virginia prohibits working seven days in a row, nor does federal law restrict the number of consecutive days an employee can work.
Virginia Labor Laws Guide Virginia Labor Laws FAQ Virginia minimum wage$11 Virginia overtime laws 1.5 times the minimum wage for any time worked over 40 hours/week ($16.5 for minimum wage workers) Virginia break laws Meal break for minors under 16 — 30 min per 5 hours
What are my basic rights as a worker in Virginia? You have the right to discuss wages with co-workers, compensation for overtime work, the right to the state minimum wage ($12.00 per hour), access to paystubs, and the right to a safe and healthy workplace. See more about Virginia labor laws.
There is no law in Virginia requiring employers to provide a dedicated meal break. Where breaks of 5 to 20 minutes are provided, they must be compensated ing to FLSA.
How many breaks in an 8-hour shift in Virginia? There are no required breaks in an 8-hour shift in Virginia for adults over 18.
Work Hours in Virginia Thus, Virginia's employers must adhere to the guidelines set forth in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which state that employees must receive at least time-and-a-half for any hours that exceed 40 within a standard, seven-day workweek.