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Worker Rights and Support Act

Labor and Employment
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Introduced on June 28, 2024 by Bonnie Watson Coleman

Cosponsors (37)

Legislation Details

Last updated 8/22/2024

  • Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require employers to provide specific breaks for employees.
  • Mandates a minimum 30-minute meal break for every 6 hours of work, with conditions for compensation if the employee is not fully relieved of work.
  • Requires employers to provide rest and restroom breaks of at least 10 minutes during each 4-hour work period, or a reasonable time to access a restroom.
  • Allows for medical breaks of up to 20 minutes as needed, based on a medical condition communicated by a healthcare provider.
  • Stipulates that all break time provided under this legislation is considered as time worked.
  • Clarifies that the new requirements do not override collective bargaining agreements or state laws that offer greater employee protections.
  • Introduces enforcement mechanisms, including penalties for employers who violate the break provisions.
  • Updates the statute of limitations to include actions to enforce the new break time requirements.