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  Handbook Templates

  Meal Breaks Handbook Statement: Rhode Island

  Updated guidance to reflect new hire notice requirements, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Editor's Choice

  Coming Soon

  Updated to include information on forthcoming Handbook Template updates in the Connecticut, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Washington supplements.

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  Handbook Templates

  Meal and Rest Breaks for Minors Handbook Statement: Utah

  Utah employers that employ minor employees (those under age 18) should consider including this statement in their handbook to inform employees, including supervisors, about legally required meal and rest breaks and to demonstrate compliance with Utah child labor laws.

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  Handbook Templates

  Meal and Rest Breaks Handbook Statement: Washington

  Updated threshold to include information on special meal and rest break provisions for hospital employees, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Accommodations for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Breastfeeding or Related Conditions Handbook Statement: Utah

  Updated statement and guidance to include information on the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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  50-State Charts

  Show-Up Time / Reporting Time Requirements by State and Municipality

  Updated to reflect show-up time / reporting time pay requirements in Maine, effective September 24, 2025.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Hours Worked: Maine

  Updated to reflect show-up time / reporting time pay requirements, effective September 24, 2025.

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  Legal Timetable

  Washington Allows Hospital Workers to Waive Meal and Rest Breaks

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  Employment Law Guide

  Hours Worked: Washington

  Updated to reflect forthcoming amendments to the meal and rest break requirements for hospital workers. 

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  50-State Charts

  Lactation/Breastfeeding Breaks and Facility Accommodation Requirements by State and Municipality

  Updated to reflect forthcoming amendment to the Illinois Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act requiring paid lactation breaks.