Wyoming Meal and Rest Break Laws

There is no federal law that mandates employee meal and rest breaks. However, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does make this provision: if an employer offers a break of 5 to 20 minutes, it must be paid. Each state has the opportunity to write meal and rest break labor laws.

Do Wyoming Break Laws Differ from Federal Break Laws?

Wyoming does not have any statute that mandates meal or rest breaks. Employers default to the federal law of paid breaks lasting from 5 to 20 minutes.

Wyoming Break Laws for Minors

In Wyoming, there is no statute dictating breaks for minors. They have the same protections under federal law as adult workers.

Wyoming Break Laws for Mothers

There is no state law offering Wyoming mothers meal or rest breaks. However, federal law allows nursing mothers reasonable paid break time and a private space (other than a bathroom) for pumping breastmilk for up to one year after a child’s birth.

Wyoming Day of Rest Laws

Wyoming has no state laws requiring one day of rest in seven. Federal law requires overtime pay of not less than time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 in a week for employees 16 and older. A week is defined as any consecutive 7-day period.

Wyoming Break Room Requirements

Employers are not required to provide a dedicated break room under state law.

Wyoming Penalties for Breaking Rest and Break Laws

Since there are no state laws regarding meal and rest breaks, the only penalties that would apply are those imposed by the Department of Labor relating to federal employment laws.

Common Wyoming Break Law FAQs

How early can I take my lunch break in Wyoming?

Wyoming law doesn’t require a mandatory lunch (or other meal) break. If your employer offers one, the time would be dictated by company policy.

How many breaks in a 6-hour shift in Wyoming?

There are no mandatory breaks in a 6-hour shift in Wyoming.

How many breaks in an 8-hour shift in Wyoming?

There are no mandatory breaks in an 8-hour shift in Wyoming.

How many breaks in a 12-hour shift in Wyoming?

There are no mandatory breaks in a 12-hour shift in Wyoming.

Is it legal to work 7 days straight in Wyoming?

It is legal to work 7 days straight in Wyoming. If you work more than 40 hours in those 7 days, federal law requires your employer to pay you overtime.

Can I waive my lunch break in Wyoming?

Wyoming law doesn’t require a lunch break; you waiving it would be up to your employer.

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services

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