Rules about breaks
In most jobs, you get at least 30 minutes off after every 5 hours of work. This is often called a meal break. Your employer does not have to pay you for this time.
If you agree to it, you can get 2 breaks of 15 minutes instead of one meal break of 30 minutes. You can agree in writing or by talking to your employer.
Your employer does not have to give you any other breaks.
If you get other breaks, like coffee breaks, your employer must pay you if you have to stay at work during those breaks.
The law does not say anything about washroom breaks. But your employer should be reasonable about letting you use the washroom when you need to.
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