I work in nj. My new manager has taken it upon himself to punch me out for lunch breaks, taken or not. I was recently on a delivery that took 3 hrs. I got back at 2:oo. Since I was scheduled to 3:00 , there was no time to take lunch when I got back. I just noticed on my pay check I was 80$ short because he punched me out while I was on the del. Is this legal? Since I'm assuming its not, where can I find the nj law that states that it isn't. THis has happened twice since then. Any help would be great.

Q. What kind of breaks do I get? Are breaks and lunches required by law?

A. Mandatory break laws apply only to minors under the age of 18. Company policy dictates break and lunch periods for anyone over the age of 18. Minors under the age of 18 must be given a thirty (30) minute meal period after five (5) consecutive hours of work.

Q. Does the employer have the right to change an employee’s hours of work?

A. The scheduling of an employee’s hours and/or days of work are up to the discretion of the employer; however, it is important to note if an employee's hours of work are diminished they may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. For more information or if you wish to visit their website, click on www.nj.gov/labor/ui/faq.html#elg.