What are the break rules?
View a breakdown of breaks by age group and work duration.
Under 18
Shift duration (hours):
- 4:00 - 4:15 hours: 15 min paid break
- 4:30 - 8:15 hours: 15 min paid break + 30 min unpaid break
- 8:30 - 9:00 hours: 2x 15 min paid break + 30 min unpaid break
- 9:15 - 10:00 hours: 2x 15 min paid break + 2x 30 min unpaid break
18 or older
Shift duration (hours):
- 4:00 - 5:15 hours: 15 min paid break
- 5:30 - 8:15 hours: 15 min paid break + 30 min unpaid break
- 8:30 - 9:00 hours: 2x 15 min paid break + 30 min unpaid break
- 9:15 - 12:00 hours: 2x 15 min paid break + 2x 30 min unpaid break
Note:
- Your break starts when you leave your workplace and ends when you return
- If you work more than 4.5 hours and continue working after 19:00, you are entitled to a meal allowance of €8.50
- These rules apply to Albert Heijn stores that fall directly under Albert Heijn. Franchise stores may have different rules.