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07/17/2024 06:17 AM
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House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: December 14, 2023 02:31 PM
From: Representative Kristine C. Howard
To: All House members
Subject: Ensuring Break Periods
 
All workers deserve a break. Whether it is for lunch or just to get a moment away, we need to make sure workers have that right. Currently, PA law only requires mandated employee meal breaks for workers under the age of 18. In order for our workforce to be working at their best and safest, a meal break midway through their shift is absolutely necessary.
 
For this reason, I plan on reintroducing a bill (former HB486) that would require employers to provide at least 30 minutes of rest after five hours of continuous work. Additionally, workers will have the freedom to leave their workplace for their meal breaks. A refreshed and fed worker is a safe and productive worker. 
 
Maintaining a happy and healthy workforce is one of my priorities. Please join me in co-sponsoring this important legislation that supports Pennsylvania workers and provides a simple and fair break during the work day.
 


Introduced as HB2356