Employee Meals and Breaks Policy

Employee Meals and Breaks Policy

Scope

This policy affects all employees who are employed by The Vets Sales and Support Department.

Policy Elements:

Our employee breaks policy describes how employees should take breaks during their workday. We want our employees to be able to rest, eat, and relax for some time during their workday to encourage a positive workplace. Breaks may be mandated by local law/ESA and we will comply with these guidelines at all times.

Eating Periods (Lunch Break) 

An employee must not work for more than five hours in a row without getting a 30-minute eating period (meal break) free from work. 

Expectations:

• Meal Break taken 4 hours after shift begins

• Sign up on Lunch/Breaks sheet in your Daily Checklist at the beginning of your shift

• Staggered breaks for employees working the same shift

• Every 15 minutes

• Flag with TL/Teammates in Slack when leaving/returning

15 Minute Breaks

Each employee is entitled to two paid 15 minute breaks throughout their shifts.

Expectations:

• Breaks should fall within the first & last quarter of a full shift 

• Check with teammates to ensure there’s proper coverage for work volume needs 

• Flag with TL/Teammates in Slack when leaving/returning

Restroom Breaks
Employees can take reasonable restroom breaks, whenever they need to, as part of their workday.

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