Bill > H2263

This bill mandates that any public transit provider, as defined by state laws (Chapter 161A or 161B of General Laws), must offer an "appropriate rest period" to any employee driving a commercial motor vehicle for public transit, allowing them to use the nearest available restroom. An "appropriate rest period" is defined as at least ten minutes for every four hours or any significant portion thereof worked in a single shift, without any reduction in the employee's pay. Importantly, this bill does not prevent employers and employees from agreeing to different rest period arrangements through a collective bargaining agreement, which is a contract negotiated between a union and an employer. The bill is declared an emergency law, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage to address the immediate need for bathroom breaks for transit workers, preserving public health and convenience.