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missingno_c4 t1_j5crelu wrote

Wait, you guys are getting lunch breaks?

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Ok_Bell_4090 t1_j5e2p32 wrote

In Germany you are required by law to take a 30min break after working for 6 hours. Most people take a lunch break 12-1pm and it’s well respected where people don’t put meeting in or anything. It’s unpaid though

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ufaklik11 t1_j5e4wxh wrote

Another 15mins are required (so in total 45mim) if you work more than 8 hours in the day. Personally I don't like that law because it's a mandatory, yet unpaid break. I can see the idea behind it for physically hard working jobs but in my job I can just eat and chill while working because the work is chill, too.

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Scuka1 t1_j5dts1j wrote

Yes, in most countries (where workers rights are actually respected, as opposed to America), an employer is required by law to give you a lunch break.

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DiverseIncludeEquity t1_j5e8nxg wrote

Geewhiz I wish there were some sort of law that protected laborers. Almost like some sort of “labor law.” The government should create a Department of Labor. Then that way it would be a legal requirement that you get to take a break. That would be too weird though, right? /s

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6byfour t1_j5f1t8w wrote

Employers in America are required to give you a lunch break.

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DroolingSlothCarpet t1_j5fq41q wrote

Thankfully the post was removed and reasonable people will no longer see your comment.

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