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Any Washingtonians (state) out there? I need to check if this is legal

(reposting because this gained zero traction last night) So, first things first. I already know that certain things can be waived per employee/employer agreement, so for the sake of discussion, let's pretend that I have agreed to waive nothing at all. I actually don't know what my agreement says and depending on your answers, may soon be requesting a copy. Today, I worked for 11.5 hours, including lunch and breaks. At two hours, I took my first 15 minute break. At four hours, I took 1 unpaid half hour lunch. At 6.5 hours, I took a second break. And at 8.75 hours, I took my third break. This is the website I always refer to when it comes to meal and rest breaks. (https://www.lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/workplace-policies/rest-breaks-meal-periods-and-schedules) If I have done my math right, I was entitled to a second lunch, but never got one. Am I correct? If so OR if not,…


(reposting because this gained zero traction last night)

So, first things first. I already know that certain things can be waived per employee/employer agreement, so for the sake of discussion, let's pretend that I have agreed to waive nothing at all. I actually don't know what my agreement says and depending on your answers, may soon be requesting a copy.

Today, I worked for 11.5 hours, including lunch and breaks.

At two hours, I took my first 15 minute break.

At four hours, I took 1 unpaid half hour lunch.

At 6.5 hours, I took a second break.

And at 8.75 hours, I took my third break.

This is the website I always refer to when it comes to meal and rest breaks. (https://www.lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/workplace-policies/rest-breaks-meal-periods-and-schedules)

If I have done my math right, I was entitled to a second lunch, but never got one.

Am I correct? If so OR if not, how screwed over did I get today?

Edit: I'm going to add that this isn't a typical day. We plan for 8.5 hours but rarely get it.

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