This bill amends R.S. 23:213 concerning the employment of minors in Louisiana, specifically addressing regulations for those under sixteen years of age. The legislation introduces a new provision that mandates minors under sixteen must not work for any five-hour period without a meal interval of at least thirty minutes. It also clarifies that if the work period exceeds five hours by ten minutes or less, this will not be considered a violation of the law. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the meal break should be documented using the employer's timekeeping system, and if a minor fails to clock in or out, a time edit must be acknowledged in writing by both the minor and the manager.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the previous provision regarding recreation periods for minors, thereby streamlining the regulations surrounding meal breaks and work hours. The changes aim to enhance the protection of minors in the workforce while providing clarity on the requirements for meal breaks and documentation.

Statutes affected:
HB156 Original:
HB156 Engrossed:
HB156 Enrolled:
HB156 Act 603: