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PA HB2887

PA HB2887
Providing for a meal or rest period for employees after working a specified number of hours.


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Introduced
09/23/2020
In Committee
09/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act providing for a meal or rest period for employees after working a specified number of hours.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Rest Period for Workers Act," requires employers to provide their employees with a 30-minute meal or rest period after working continuously for more than 5 hours. The bill defines key terms such as "employer" and "place of business," and allows the Secretary of Labor and Industry to grant exceptions to the 30-minute requirement in cases where it would impose an undue hardship on the employer or limit the job opportunities of the employee. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 09/23/2020)

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