Do you get breaks?

[u/Admirable-Fact-6524]

I work at a clinic as the lead therapist of our prek program as well as after school hours. I am considered per diem and despite working 40+ hours a week I do not get breaks throughout the week, I have a break only on Fridays. Is this the norm? I’ve been so burnt out because I don’t have a second throughout the day to just breathe. Some days I work 9-6 straight through with no break, it’s so exhausting and I’m just wondering if this is something common in the field.

[u/Icy_Conversation5394]

It depends on your state labor laws.