What happened?

On June 11, 2024, Governor Jeff Landry signed HB 156 into law, repealing the provision of law relative to recreation or meal periods for minors.

What are the details?

Key Bites:

• The law includes minors under 16 and includes recreation as part of the section.

• Minors under 16 must have a 30-minute break minimum for any 5-hour period.

• No other change was introduced.

Business Considerations

• Employers should adjust their child labor policies, practices, and procedures to comply with the amended language and requirements form minors.

Source References

• LA HB 156

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