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Meal and Rest Breaks
Updated to include information on a Maryland Supreme Court ruling concerning de minimis time.
Updated to reflect lactation break requirements, effective July 1, 2025.
Updated to include guidance reflecting a California Court of Appeal ruling concerning meal break waivers.
Updated to include information on a California Court of Appeal ruling concerning meal break waivers.
A new ruling makes clear that California employees may waive their right to a meal break prospectively.
Updated threshold, statement and guidance to reflect repeal of meal break requirement for minors 16 years of age and older, effective August 1, 2024.
Updated to reflect amendments regarding preliminary and postliminary activities and de minimis time, effective July 1, 2024.
HR Guidance on complying with federal and state requirements governing employee meal and rest breaks.