Under Texas Labor Laws that address break periods throughout a workday, employers have no legal obligation to provide their employees with coffee, rest, or lunch breaks. Many employers do offer this benefit, but since it is their choice and not a legal requirement, they can eliminate this perk at any time.
All employees in Texas are required to be paid for their work. However, under Texas Labor Laws on rest and lunch breaks, employees have no legal right to demand or require such breaks. If an employer does provide breaks, all employees are entitled to be paid for short breaks as part of their daily work but not meal breaks unless such breaks qualify as a working lunch.
If your pay is docked for allowed short breaks or working lunches, you can take measures to recoup your docked pay. To learn more about your rights and possible claim under Texas Labor Laws regarding breaks, consult with an experienced employment attorney in your area or read our full article Breaks at Work in Texas.
