Breaks and pauses. Unless otherwise agreed by the local parties, breaks should be scheduled if the work shift is longer than six hours. By break is understood an interruption in the daytime working hours when the worker is not obliged to remain at the workplace. Breaks may be replaced by mealtime pauses at the workplace. Such mealtime pauses are included in the working hours. Note During daytime working, a break of at least 30 minutes should be scheduled no later than six hours after work has commenced. The employer should arrange the work so that the employee can have the pauses that are needed over and above the breaks. If working conditions so require, special pauses in the work can be arranged instead. Such pauses are included in the working hours.
