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At a time when employee rights and workplace culture are hot topics of discussion, an employee recently took to Reddit’s r/antiwork subreddit to share a controversial poster they found in their new job’s break room.
The restrictive break policy indicated that minors shouldn’t work beyond five hours without a 30-minute break, and anyone working eight hours or fewer needed managerial approval to take meal breaks, which weren’t guaranteed. Workers scheduled for over eight hours could eat once, preferably during slow business hours. They were urged to eat before their shift, and bring their own food, as leaving the premises might not be permitted, and special occasions had distinct rules.
The post garnered significant attention, with many Redditors expressing shock and disapproval at such invasive workplace practices. Several users highlighted the importance of understanding one’s rights as an employee and raised questions about the legality of the outlined policies.
Amidst the uproar, many users strongly encouraged the original poster (OP) to consider searching for a new job, suggesting that such a restrictive break policy was a major red flag indicative of a toxic work environment.
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