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
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Beginning August 1, 2024
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Employers must provide at least one 30-minute meal period for all minors who work for a five-hour work period.
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Employers must provide at least one 30-minute meal period for employeesunder 16 years of age who work for a five-hour work period.
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Next Steps
Louisiana employers that employ minors should review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with House Bill 156.