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Louisiana Eases Meal Period Rules for Certain Minors

09/05/24

Author: ADP Admin/Tuesday, September 3, 2024/Categories: Compliance Corner

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

Beginning August 1, 2024

Employers must provide at least one 30-minute meal period for all minors who work for a five-hour work period.

Employers must provide at least one 30-minute meal period for employeesunder 16 years of age who work for a five-hour work period.

Next Steps

Louisiana employers that employ minors should review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with House Bill 156.