This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to adjust the requirements for rest and meal breaks for employees under specific circumstances. It introduces new subdivisions to sections 177.253 and 177.254, which outline exemptions for employees who are the only worker present at a location and are either providing life-sustaining services, working with vulnerable adults, or engaged in emergency response situations. These exemptions allow for flexibility in break requirements while ensuring that employees still have access to restroom and meal breaks.

Specifically, the bill states that employees qualifying for these exemptions must still be permitted time to use the restroom and to eat a meal while working. This legislative change aims to balance the need for employee breaks with the realities of certain work environments where traditional break schedules may not be feasible.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 177.253, 177.254