Louisiana Eases Meal Period Rules for Certain Minors
09/05/24
Author: ADP Admin/Tuesday, September 3, 2024/Categories: Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Louisiana
Louisiana has enacted legislation that will no longer require employers to provide meal periods to minors who are 16 or 17 years of age when they work for a five-hour work period. The law (House Bill 156) took effect Aug. 1, 2024.
The Details
Before August 1, 2024
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Beginning August 1, 2024
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Employers must provide at least one 30-minute meal period for all minors who work for a five-hour work period.
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Employers must provide at least one 30-minute meal period for employeesunder 16 years of age who work for a five-hour work period.
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Next Steps
Louisiana employers that employ minors should review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with House Bill 156.
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