Employer Break Time Deductions

Summary

Ohio employers are not required to provide breaks, but if they choose to deduct break time, they must allow it. Document instances of improper deductions and consider consulting a labor attorney or contacting the Ohio Department of Commerce: Division of Industrial Compliance for further assistance.

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I see, thank you for specifying. In Ohio, there are no laws requiring employers to provide breaks. However, if your employer chooses to provide a break and deducts it from your work time, you should be allowed to take it.
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Hello, it seems there's an issue with your employer deducting break time without providing it. In Ohio, if an employer chooses to provide a break and deducts it from your work time, it should be given. You may want to consult with a labor law attorney for advice.
They are taking away .* hours even though we get no break
I'm sorry to hear that. You might want to consider:
- Contacting Ohio Department of Commerce: Division of Industrial Compliance
- Documenting instances of these deductions
- Consulting a labor attorney if situation persists
This is a serious issue and could be violation of labor laws.