Rest and Meal Periods | Spalding University Policy Guide

3.6.2: Rest and Meal Periods

For non-exempt employees, relief breaks of not more than ten (10) minutes in duration may be taken during each four (4) hour period of work, and are considered part of the working hours. Such breaks may not be used to extend one’s lunch period or to shorten one’s workday, nor may they be accumulated. Meal periods shall be a minimum of 30 minutes, which will not be considered a part of the working hours.