Believe it or not, employers in many states have no legal obligation to give their employees any breaks during the work day. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require employers to provide any breaks, and many states follow the same rule. Other states require employers to provide rest breaks, meal breaks, or both.
A small number of states require employers to provide paid rest breaks during the work day.
Vermont employees are not entitled to a set meal break each day. However, all employees must have reasonable opportunities to eat and use the rest room during the workday.
Employees in Vermont are not entitled to a set rest break each day. However, all employees must have reasonable opportunities to eat and use the rest room during the workday.