Meal and Break Rules in Nebraska

Note: This provision applies only to assembling plants, work shops and mechanical establishments.

Employees in Nebraska who work at an assembling plants, work shops or mechanical establishments must have not less than 30 consecutive minutes between the hours of noon and 1:00 p.m. each day or 30 consecutive minutes during any other suitable hour for lunch. During such time, it is unlawful to require the employees to remain in buildings or on premises where their labor is performed. This provision does not apply to employment that is covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement or other written agreement between an employer and employee.