55 minutes then 30 break then feet tired rest of day

[sissyelmo]

I want to know how the labor law works for a fast food franchise when it concerns breaks in North Carolina.
I come in to work at 5 am and my manager demands me to go on my 30 minute break at 5:55 am and then I work the rest of the day without no break until I get off at 1 pm.This has happened 6 other times and not only myself but to other employees. I told my manager that I will take my break after breakfast is over at 1030 am and she told me that if I didn't go on my break right then, that I will be terminated. Is that fair???

[ACc083]

Everything your employer is making you do is legal and they can terminate you for not complying with their rules. The North Carolina Age and Hour Act does not require employers to give breaks to persons over the age of 16. You should be thankful that you do get a break. You may want to try to voice your opinion with your supervisor and attempt to work something out.

[Beth3]

Originally Posted by sissyelmo

I want to know how the labor law works for a fast food franchise when it concerns breaks in North Carolina.
I come in to work at 5 am and my manager demands me to go on my 30 minute break at 5:55 am and then I work the rest of the day without no break until I get off at 1 pm.This has happened 6 other times and not only myself but to other employees. I told my manager that I will take my break after breakfast is over at 1030 am and she told me that if I didn't go on my break right then, that I will be terminated. Is that fair???

It may not be fair but it's legal. TELLING your manager when you will take your break is a good way to get fired. The tail doesn't wag the dog. You may want to discuss this with your manager (nicely) and see if she'll change her mind but if she says no, then that's just the way it is.

If you don't care for the terms and conditions of your employment, your recourse is to find a new position elsewhere.