One of the types of rest time defined by Art. 107 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, are breaks during the working day (shift). The Labor Code provides for several types of breaks that an employee is entitled to for certain circumstances, but the employer is not prohibited by local regulations or in the employment contract from establishing other types of breaks. What breaks is an employee entitled to? Which ones are included in working hours and which ones are not? When are breaks payable? In this article we will talk about work breaks and cases of their provision.
Breaks for rest and food
In accordance with Art.
108 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, during the working day (shift), the employee must be given a break for rest and food lasting no more than two hours and no less than 30 minutes. In practice, such a break is called “lunch” or “lunch break”. Its duration should be determined based on specific conditions, taking into account the specifics of the employer’s activities and the existing catering organization for employees. The specific duration of lunch is established by internal labor regulations or by agreement between the employee and the employer.
