Production · term
Meal break
Also known as meal period, lunch break.
A scheduled work interruption for a meal under the production’s applicable labor rules and operating plan.
In practice
Timing, duration, work-free status, on-duty exceptions, grace periods, and recordkeeping vary by agreement and jurisdiction; catering availability alone does not define compliance.
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Sources
- 2023 Basic Agreement · Directors Guild of America
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.