03.08.2017
1- What does rest break mean?
Rest break means a period of time that is incessantly given to the employees at least the time stated in the Labor Law and also it should be in proportion to working hours of the employees.
2- Can the rest break be given intermittently?
Yes, it can.
The rest break can be given intermittently, if it is determined with the agreement.
3- What is the purpose of rest break?
The purpose of rest break is
– to increase the labor productivity,
– to prevent occupational accidents originated from fatigue and distractibility.
4- What is the period of rest break?
– In works lasting 4 hours or less than that : 15 minutes,
– In works lasting between 4 hours – 7,5 hours (including 7,5 hours) : 30 minutes,
– In works lasting more than 7,5 : 1 hour.
These rest break periods are minimum and should be given incessantly.
5- What are the conditions under which the rest break shows an alteration?
These periods can be given incessantly and show an alteration under some conditions like,
– climate
– season
– the traditions of the place where the workplace is located
– the quality of the work.
6- Can the rest break be given to the employees at different period of times?
Yes.
The employees may use their rest breaks together at the same period of time or at different period of times separately.
7- Is the rest break included in working hours?
No.
The period of rest break is not included in working hours.
Source: The Labor Law No. 4857 (Article 68)
