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Oregon 2021 Minimum Wage

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If you’re an employer in Oregon, you may be ready to kick back and enjoy the summer after a stressful year. But, before you dip your toes in the sand, make sure you’ve updated your labor law posters to reflect the most recent changes to the law: several revisions are taking effect in June and […]

What Are the Legal Requirements for Workday Breaks in New Jersey?

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For more information about New Jersey, employer obligations visit New Jersey labor law posting requirements.   Whether an employer permits its employees to have meal breaks and rest breaks is largely within the employer’s discretion. While some states, like California and New York, have strict requirements for employers to provide meal and rest breaks, New […]

Illinois Labor Law Alert: Longer Workday Breaks Required for Some Workers

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For more information about Illinois, employer obligations visit Illinois labor law posting requirements. Many states have enacted laws that give employees the right to take short workday breaks, even though federal law does not require it. Similar to California and New York, Illinois has specific requirements for meal and rest breaks. This law is commonly […]

Breaks and Meals by State

Breaks and Meals by State

  Know your state requirements State Break Requirements Meal Requirements Information Alabama Not Required for employees 16 or older. Employees age 14–15 require an unpaid 30-minute meal/rest break if working 5 continuous hours. Not Required for employees 16 or older. Employees age 14–15 require an unpaid 30-minute meal/rest break if working 5 continuous hours. Federal […]

California Meal Periods and Rest Breaks

California Meals & Breaks

It’s important for California employers to understand California labor laws governing meal periods and rest breaks. Otherwise, they may find themselves subject to significant amounts of litigation as well as financial risk from legal penalties. Here is a summary of what California law requires when it comes to employee meal periods and rest breaks.   […]