Q: Can my employer require me to take an unpaid lunch at a certain time and not permit you to leave the building
Job forcing lunch at 2am while having a policy in place that they can terminate you if you leave the building between 12am and 4am. There is no way to get food and I don't have time to bring food
A: Employers can require breaks for any purpose, whether it's labeled as a meal break or not. These breaks can also be unpaid if they are for 30 minutes or longer. However, if you still have to perform work during this break time, then you are not considered to be fully relieved of your duties, and the break time must be paid.
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