how long should lunch break be
Report Abuse. Employers only have to give you a break for lunch if you work more than 6 hours. State laws on break time vary from as little as 20 minutes to 30 minutes. Hour-long lunch breaks are becoming rather rare.And 30 minutes remains very common, probably the most common, nationwide -- especially if you have any cafeteria, kitchen, or other space where you can eat on the premises. ibu guru Â· 7 years ago.eport Abuse. Your lunch break should be the amount of time your employer allows you to take for a lunch break. If your employer allows 30 minutes, that;'s how long it should be. Steve D Â· 7 years ago.