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title: "Break rules by state"
url: https://www.tipmaxapp.com/tools/break-checker
language: en
publisher: TipMax (Entermaurs Incorporated)
date_published: 2026-09-23
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# Break rules by state

The meal and rest break rules the Department of Labor lists for your state, word for word.

## How it works

Pick a state to see the meal and rest break rules the U.S. Department of Labor lists for adult workers, word for word, and who they cover. States DOL doesn’t list have no general adult meal-break rule in its table; DOL: “States not listed do not require paid rest periods.”

The tool runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to TipMax. Open it: https://www.tipmaxapp.com/tools/break-checker

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TipMax Answers explains public government guidance on pay and workplace rules in plain English for tipped workers. It is **not legal, tax, or accounting advice**. Rules change and local rules can add to them. Confirm with the agency linked on this page or a qualified professional. TipMax the app helps you track tips and pay; it doesn’t enforce wage law or decide disputes.