The bill amends R.S. 23:213 concerning the employment of minors in Louisiana, specifically addressing regulations for those under sixteen years of age. It introduces a new provision that mandates minors under sixteen to receive a meal break of at least thirty minutes if they work for a five-hour period. The bill 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, it specifies that the meal break will not count as part of the working hours and must be documented using the employer's timekeeping system.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the previous provision related to recreation periods for minors, focusing solely on meal breaks. The language emphasizes the importance of proper documentation for any time edits related to work periods or meal breaks, requiring acknowledgment from both the minor and the manager involved. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the protection of minors in the workforce by ensuring they receive adequate meal breaks while simplifying the regulations surrounding their employment.

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