Meal and Rest Breaks

New and Updated

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  Checklists

  Update Your Employee Handbook With 2026 Developments Checklist

  This checklist may be used to update an employee handbook with 2026 developments.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Hours Worked: Colorado

  Updated to reflect forthcoming developments regarding rest breaks for meatpacking employees.

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  Handbook Templates

  Meal and Rest Periods Handbook Statement: California

  Updated statement for clarity.

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  Handbook Templates

  Meal and Rest Breaks Handbook Statement: Colorado

  Updated threshold and statement to reflect the latest Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards (COMPS) Order, effective January 1, 2026.

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  50-State Charts

  Meal and Rest Break Requirements by State

  Updated to reflect amendments to the meal and rest break requirements in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Hours Worked: Illinois

  Updated to reflect amendments to the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act, effective January 1, 2026. 

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  Employment Law Guide

  Hours Worked: Minnesota

  Updated to reflect amendments to the rest break and meal break requirements, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Hours Worked: Nevada

  Updated to reflect amendments requiring pay for time spent donning and doffing uniforms and personal protective equipment, effective November 20, 2025.

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  Handbook Templates

  Meal and Rest Breaks Handbook Statement: Minnesota

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments to the state meal and rest breaks law, effective January 1, 2026. 

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  Handbook Templates

  Meal Breaks Handbook Statement: Rhode Island

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