In New York if you work 4 hours you get a 10 minute break
In North Carolina an employer can work you 8 hours with no break or food unless you are 14 or 15 years old
TN law an employer can not work his or her employee for longer than 5 hours without a break .8 hours requires 2-15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch.it is the law...labor law.