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SF 2408

Introduction - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010)

Posted on 02/09/2010 11:36 p.m.

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underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to employment; modifying mandatory work and meal breaks; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 177.253, subdivision 1; 177.254, subdivision
1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 177.253, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Rest breaks.

An employer must allow each employee deleted text begin adequate
timedeleted text end new text begin at least 15 minutesnew text end from work within each four consecutive hours of work to utilize
the nearest convenient restroom.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2010.
 new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 177.254, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Meal break.

An employer must permit each employee who is
working for eight or more consecutive hours deleted text begin sufficient timedeleted text end new text begin at least 30 minutesnew text end to eat a
meal.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2010.
 new text end