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This bill requires employers in the food service industry to provide their employees with an unpaid 30-minute rest period for every five consecutive hours worked, addressing a perceived gap in labor protections for workers in restaurants, cafeterias, bars, catering services, and food trucks. The bill's legislative findings emphasize the importance of supporting workers' dignity and well-being, highlighting that current labor laws lack basic protections for meal breaks in the food service sector. By mandating these rest periods, the legislation aims to ensure food service workers have sufficient time to eat, rest, and recharge during long and physically demanding shifts. The bill defines the "food service industry" broadly to include businesses that produce, prepare, serve, or sell food and beverages to customers, and is set to take effect on July 1, 2050, providing ample time for businesses to adapt to the new requirement.

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1034&year=2026