In the Netherlands, if you work you have a right to a break so that you can rest or have something to eat.
If you work in the Netherlands, you have the right to take breaks. If you work more than 5.5 hours a day, you have a right to at least a 30-minute break. If you work more than 10 hours a day, you have a right to a 45-minute break. Important! A break is taken in your own time.
In some cases, you can divide up your break into several smaller breaks of at least 15 minutes. Ask your employer what the arrangements are at your work.
In some cases there are stricter rules on working hours and breaks. This is the case if, for example, you work at night, you are a minor or you are pregnant. Your company might then have additional arrangements in place, such as extra breaks or longer breaks. Ask your boss what rules apply to you. If you need help or advice, ask your union or Het Juridisch Loket.
Breaks are usually unpaid. This means your break is in your own time. In some cases, your boss continues to pay you while you are on your break. If you want to know if this applies to you, check your contract or CAO or ask your boss.
If you work 5.5 hours a day, you have a right to at least a 30-minute break. This means your break cannot be shorter than this, although it can be longer. If you work 10 hours a day or more, you have a right to a 45-minute break.
Yes. You can do this as long as the smaller breaks are at least 15 minutes long. Talk to your employer about when you can take a break and for how long.
In some cases. This depends on the arrangements your boss has made and the CAO that applies to you.
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