Dole Explanatory Bulletin — On Part-time Employment [portable]

Fact: A part-time restaurant worker clocks 3 hours at lunch (11 AM – 2 PM) and 3 hours at dinner (5 PM – 8 PM) on the same day. Total = 6 hours. Question: Must the employer pay extra for the unpaid 3-hour break? DOL Bulletin Answer: The FLSA does not require split-shift premiums. However, if state law (e.g., California, New York) requires a split-shift premium, that supersedes the DOL guidance.