Do workers at Belk get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks. 85% of people say they don’t get paid breaks. Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Does Belk pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick. 83% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work. Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At Belk, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off. 68% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick. Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Belk?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance. 89% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Belk?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off. 84% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Belk affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay. 75% of people say the health insurance costs are okay Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Belk?

Most people get paid time off work. 74% of people say they get paid time off. Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time. 20% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time. 58% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time. 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time. 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time. Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Belk worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours. 44% of people report they worry about getting enough hours. Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do Belk workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work. 67% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work. Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Belk workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts. 56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to. Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Belk?

Some people find it hard to get time off. 48% of people report it’s hard to get time off. Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do Belk managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute. 34% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute. Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Belk spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time. 9% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for. Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Belk?

Some people find it hard to take sick days. 50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick. Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Belk job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying. 42% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying. Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Belk good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work. 43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work. Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Belk feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers. 72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers. Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Belk get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption. 86% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption. Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Belk?

Most people feel stressed out here. 75% of people say they often feel stressed out at work. Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Belk enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job. 37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job. Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Belk recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team. 61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend. Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Belk?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started. 47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here. Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Belk?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here. In the last year, 64% of people report not being given support to advance their career here. Based on data from 100 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Belk’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work. 86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work. Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Belk is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing. 64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole. Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

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What started as two brothers in business has now grown into one big family of associates, customers and the communities we serve. Throughout the years, we've changed and grown in so many ways. We've added exciting products, changed the way we work and made it easier to shop with new technology and services. The future is bright as we continue to grow - and we can't wait!

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10,000+ Employees

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Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1888

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