Some Workers Have to Take Breaks by Law — Would You Please Leave Them in Peace?

Some Workers Have to Take Breaks by Law — Would You Please Leave Them in Peace?

The second a service worker takes a deep breath, there’s somebody ready to snap a photo and complain about how lazy they are. Taiyou Nomachi / Getty ImagesKey PointsAll workers, especially those in physical and service roles, deserve breaks without being labeled as lazy.Public judgment of uniformed workers resting often stems from unrealistic expectations and bias.Not all jobs provide designated break areas, forcing employees to rest wherever th…