Does the normal 8 working hours per day include lunch time?

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Q: Does the normal 8 working hours/day include lunchtime? When an employee is on hour rate, is the lunch hour payable? A: According to the law, the employee will work 8 working hours. The employee shouldn't work more than five continuous hours and as a result, there will be one payable hour…

Ahmed Gabr · Accepted Answer

Dear Questioner,

According to the law, the employee will work 8 working hours.

As such, the employee shouldn't work more than five continuous hours and as a result, there will be one payable hour for lunch during the 8 working hours.

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