Unless the worker is under 18 years old or is an employee who works in certain retail establishments, there is no law requiring an employer to provide breaks, including lunch breaks.

If an employee works 8 or more consecutive hours, the employer must provide a 30-minute meal break and an additional 15 minute break for every additional 4 consecutive hours worked.

Jan 25, 2025 · The Maryland Wage and Hour Law does not impose mandatory break periods for adult employees unless required by federal standards or individual employment agreements.

Nov 6, 2025 · Eligible retail employees would receive one 30-minute meal break (unpaid) and two 15-minute rest breaks (paid) during an 8-hour shift. Employers in other industries aren’t …

Jun 4, 2025 · In Maryland, employers are required to provide employees with both meal and rest breaks, but there is no specific state law mandating that employers must provide a designated …

May 20, 2024 · In Maryland, there isn’t a mandated law for employers to offer breaks, including lunch breaks, to their employees, except for those under 18 years of age or employees in …

Nov 14, 2024 · In some states, workers have more protections. A number of states require employers to provide meal breaks, rest breaks or both. However, Maryland generally doesn't …

Oct 20, 2025 · Maryland law does not require adult employees to have meal breaks. Short breaks (5 to 20 minutes) are considered part of a workday and must be paid. A break of at least 30 …

If such an employee works 8 or more consecutive hours, the employer is required to provide a 30-minute meal break, as well as an additional 15-minute break for every additional 4 consecutive …

The Maryland Wage and Hour Law requires employers to provide their employees with a meal break of at least 30 minutes for any shift that is longer than 6 consecutive hours. The meal …