Individual reactions to alcohol vary, and are influenced by many factors, such as: Age. Sex. Race or ethnicity. Physical condition (e.g. weight, fitness level). Amount of food consumed before drinking. How quickly the alcohol was consumed. Use of drugs or prescription medicines. Family history of alcohol problems.
Connecticut â if shift is 7.5 hours, 1/2 hour lunch after first 2 hours but before last 2 hours. Delaware â if shift is 7.5 hours, 1/2 hour lunch after first 2 hours but before last 2 hours. Illinois â required for hotel room attendants only. Kentucky â reasonable meal period between 3rd and 5th hour of shift.
If more than 5 hours are worked in a shift: 1  Workers must be allowed at least a 30-minute meal period. 2  Workers must be at least 2 hours into the shift before the meal period can start. 3  The meal period cannot start more than 5 hours after the beginning of the shift.