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.
However, if the total work period for the day is less than 6 hours, the employee and employer may legally agree to give up the meal break. If the employee works more than 10 hours per work day, but no more than 12 hours, your employer must give you at second 30-minute meal break.