Minnesota Lunch Break Law: The 30-Minute Rule
September 24, 2026
Minnesota requires an employer to allow a meal break of at least 30 minutes to any employee who is working for six or more consecutive hours. That rule took effect January 1, 2026 and replaced a considerably weaker one. The details around it decide most real disputes: what counts toward the six hours, how many breaks a long shift earns, and whether the time has to be paid.
