Chester Fritz Library follows Federal Guidelines for the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C.A. § 201):
- 29 CFR §785.18 (rest periods)
- 29 CFR §785.19 (meal periods)
If you work Then you get
- 4 hours 15 minute break (do NOT punch out)
- 5 hours 1/2 hour lunch (DO punch out) OR fill out the break waiver form to bypass this
- 7 hours 15 minute break (do NOT punch out) AND 1/2 hour lunch (DO punch out)
- 8 hours TWO 15 minute breaks (do NOT punch out) AND 1/2 hour lunch (DO punch out)
We do make some exceptions, provided you ask:
- If you have 2 or more hours of class directly on one side or the other of a two or three hour work shift, you are mentally engaged that entire time. Please ask your supervisor if you may include a 15 minute break for this (as it is equivalent to a 4 or 5 hour shift).
- If you would like a longer lunch, most supervisors in the building are happy to accommodate this. Again, just ask!
15 minute breaks cannot be:
- added on to lunch
- used to come in late
- used to leave early
Lunches cannot be:
- used to come in late
- used to leave early
Use of the Break Room
- You are welcome to use anything you like.Tupperware is in an upper cabinet.
- Clean up after yourself - do not leave things in the sink or on the counter.
- The fridge
- Bring only a day or two worth of food - there are too many people using it for more than that.
- You may drop food off earlier in the day if you work later
- The space
- You may use it only attached to a shift (before starting, during, right after) to eat or take a break.
- Do not use it for studying after hours due to security.
Leaving the Building
- If you are not punched in, you may leave the building.
- If you are on work time, you do not leave the building (other than for work related business).
- That means:
- Yes, during your lunch break if punched out
- No, to 15 minute breaks
If you work 5 hours, the University requires you to punch out for a half hour lunch. If you want to opt out of this mandatory punch out, you can sign this waver https://und.edu/student-life/student-employment/_files/docs/student-break-waiver-form-2021.pdf.
You would print it, sign it, bring it to Karlene to sign, then scan a copy to her, with the original going to Jenny in our HR office.
