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Question:
Do employers need to give employees lunch and restroom breaks?

Answer:
No, under Ohio law the employer is not required to give lunch or restroom breaks. However, if the employee is under 18 years of age, an employer is required to give the employee a half hour break for every 5 hours worked.

Please visit the following links for reference

Ohio Minor Wage Law
Minor Labor Law Poster
Parent or Guardian Consent Form
Minor Wage Agreement
Prohibited Occupations for Minors
Quick Reference Guidelines For Employment Of Minors
Federal Minor Labor Laws (USDOL)


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