I work at a restaurant in Rhode Island as a server. We have 4 servers on at the moment. Today I am working an 11 hour shift and have been having to ask about a break all day. I get told by my assistant manager that “It probably isn’t going to happen tonight” as there isn’t enough staff to cover breaks. I insisted upon taking a break and said I am entitled to a break every 6 hours and he goes “okay take your break if you want but there might not be anything for you here then.” Or something to that effect. Is this not illegal as fuck? The business itself has like 20 people working, just 4 servers though. It isn’t my fault they fail to schedule appropriately to cover breaks.
My question is what should I do if I am suddenly let go now or have my hours cut?
Thanks in advance.