If you work in Washington and have been denied the right to a work-free meal break, you could be eligible for wage recovery. Click below to find out if you're owed!
BREAKING NEWS: Court Ruling Secures Meal Break Rights for Washington Workers
Filing a Meal & Rest Break Violation Claim
Although there is no federal law specifically granting workers the right to regular meal and rest breaks throughout the workday, Washington has established strong protections under its Industrial Welfare Act and recent court rulings. In Washington, workers are now entitled to a work-free break of at least 30 minutes for shifts exceeding five hours, even if they are being paid for their time worked during a meal or rest break period. This entitlement was reinforced in a recent court decision, which affirms that any employer who requires employees to work through their designated breaks is violating the law.
Additionally, if an employer offers meal or rest breaks, whether or not there are laws mandating they do so, federal law states that the employer must pay their employees for those breaks if:
If you believe your employer violated your state’s meal and rest break laws, reach out to Josephson Dunlap right away. You could have a wage and hour claim, and our team can help. With more than two decades of legal experience and hundreds of millions of dollars recovered, our meal and rest break violation lawyers are prepared to fight for you and your rights.
We have the resources to pursue even the toughest of cases. Call (888) 992-2990 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our team.
In the state of Washington, the court of appeals has confirmed that employers MUST provide employees with a work-free break of at least 30 minutes for each shift, even if they pay for the time you work during a meal or rest break period. If an employer does not allow you to take this work-free break, this is a problem and you may be eligible to qualify for a case where you can receive 30 minutes of pay plus additional damages. This requirement ensures that Washington employees have the right to a true break or fair compensation if their meal period is not given or interrupted.
How the Meal & Rest Break Violation Attorneys at Josephson Dunlap Can Help
When your employer fails to provide the required meal or rest breaks, or fails to pay you for time worked during such breaks, you have the right to seek fair compensation for your lost wages, backpay, and other damages. At Josephson Dunlap, we help clients nationwide fight to protect their rights.
Our meal and rest break violation lawyers have extensive experience handling these types of claims. We have helped more than 100,000 clients in all types of industries hold employers accountable when they cheat workers out of fair wages. As your legal team, we will handle every detail of your case, from gathering documentation and other evidence to advocating for a fair settlement on your behalf. If necessary, we are even prepared to take your case to court.
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