Russia: When someone works less than 4 hours a day, a break for rest and food can be prohibited

The State Duma of the RF supported the Bill No. 1166412-6 in the second reading, which among other things provides for amendments to Article 93 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation. In accordance with the amendments, employers will be able to fix the possibility of working without break for rest and food in internal regulations or in employment contracts if the duration of daily work (shift) does not exceed four hours. At present, the break for rest and food should last not less than 30 minutes and not more than 2 hours. After the adoption of the amendments, employers will be able to save unnecessary money for daily lunch breaks.