The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 177.254, by adding a new subdivision that clarifies the conditions under which an employee can waive a mandatory meal break. Specifically, it allows employees to voluntarily waive their meal breaks, provided that they are compensated for the time worked during the waived break. The bill outlines the process for requesting a meal break waiver, which must be submitted to the employer either electronically or in writing, and it also allows employees to revoke their waiver request with reasonable notice for any given shift.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that employers cannot require employees to waive their meal breaks, ensuring that the decision to do so remains voluntary. This legislative change aims to provide greater flexibility for employees while maintaining protections against employer coercion regarding meal breaks.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 177.254