Paid breaks - Nuance needs to read their handbook

Posted: May 27, 2015

Has anyone every received an employee handbook?  I found this quite interesting, especially the part about state compliance with paid breaks.  I am sure the labor commissioner is going to love that sentence stating taking breaks may affect your MUP/benefit eligibility/weekly hour requirements.  How are they going to explain how this is a paid break? "MEALS/REST BREAKS Employees that are scheduled to work more than six consecutive hours are entitled to two 15 minute paid break periods and a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. Employees scheduled to work less than six consecutive hours are entitled to two 15 minute paid break periods only.  Employees do not need to clock in/out for break period(s) 15 consecutive minutes or less.  Employees must clock in/out for the 30-minute unpaid lunch period.  Please note that breaks and lunch periods are not mandatory (unless you reside in a state that requires them), but are only guidelines and are to what you are entitled. If you want to take them but feel it will affect your MUP/benefit eligibility/weekly hour requirements, etc., you will need to contact your manager for approval to flex your schedule. *Nuance complies with all state and local regulations governing Meals/Rest Breaks. If you have any questions contact Human Resources."