Illinois employers that employ minor employees under 16 years old should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook to inform minor employees and their supervisors about legally required meal breaks and to demonstrate compliance with Illinois's Child Labor Law.
Updated threshold to reflect rules clarifying employer coverage and to include information on the handbook requirement under the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance; and updated guidance to include employer requirements concerning written confirmation and forms.
Rhode Island employers seeking to emphasize compliance with the law prohibiting employers from requiring that employees not disclose or discuss information about their wages or those of other employees should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.
Updated statement and guidance to reflect changes to the income threshold for covered employees and the minimum advance notice of work schedules, effective July 1, 2022.
Florida employers that employ minor employees (those under age 18) should consider including this statement in their handbook to inform the minor employees and their supervisors about legally required meal breaks and to demonstrate compliance with Florida meal breaks for minors law.
New York City fast food establishments seeking to educate employees, including managers, about special rights and protections available to employees under the New York City Fair Workweek Laws should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.