It is important that a nurse is sharp and focused 100% of the time due to the very important job duties the position calls for. This sometimes may be a difficult task if a nurse is not given a meal break after working 10, 12 or more hours in a day.
To make matters worse, some employers may claim that if they give a nurse a meal break they do not have to pay them while they are on break. Under federal law, it is true that no employer is required to provide rest breaks or meal breaks for employees regardless of the nature of the work performed or the duration of the shift. However, state laws may differ and sometimes are more affable with respect to labor and employment issues, including payment for nurse meal breaks.
Therefore if you are a nurse who is either denied a meal break or is allowed a meal break but not receiving pay for the time off, you should contact an experienced unpaid overtime lawsuit attorney to discuss your case. The state in which you live in may in fact have laws in place that require employers to give nurses breaks and allow them to get paid for it. Speaking to an attorney who is knowledgeable on overtime and wage laws is key to understanding if your employer is in violation of employment laws.
In fact, there have been several individual and nurses unpaid overtime lawsuits filed against hospitals and supervisors for unpaid 30 minute meal breaks or lunch breaks.
If you or someone you know is a nurse and your employer is denying you a meal break after working a continuous five hours or fails to pay you wages for your lunch break, it is in your best interest to contact our top rated unpaid overtime attorneys to discuss your rights. Contrary to what the hospital or employer may be telling you, you may in fact be entitled to paid meal breaks.
For more information about nurse meal break overtime pay and to learn your legal rights, call now at (855) 754-2795. Our lawyers have significant experience in handling such claims and will be able to determine whether or not you are able to file a claim. Best of all, we will represent you under our No Win, No Fee Promise. This means there are no legal fees or costs until we win or settle your claim. Call today for your Free, No Obligation Case Review!