Generally no, if the break is at least 30 minutes and the employee is fully relieved of duties. If they’re working through lunch or on-call, that time typically needs to be paid
Do I need to pay employees for their lunch break?
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About the Author: Brian Zurawski
Brian Zurawski is a Product Manager at TimeTrakGO with 29 years of experience in the time and attendance industry. He works closely with customers to understand how businesses actually use time clock and workforce management software, and applies that insight to guide what TimeTrakGO builds next. Brian also writes for the TimeTrakGO blog, covering practical topics like time clock options, payroll integration, and overtime compliance for small and mid-sized businesses.
