Assembly Bill 1166 aims to enhance protections for breastfeeding employees in Wisconsin by codifying the requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding reasonable break time for expressing breast milk. The bill mandates that employers provide reasonable break time and a private, non-bathroom space for employees to express milk for their children under one year of age. Additionally, it requires employers to provide access to an electrical outlet, running water, and a refrigerator for milk storage. Employers with fewer than 50 employees may be exempt from these requirements if they can demonstrate that compliance would cause undue hardship.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure that any unpaid break time taken for expressing milk is treated as paid work time for determining health care coverage eligibility, if applicable. It prohibits discrimination against employees exercising their rights under this law and establishes a complaint process through the Department of Workforce Development for violations. The bill amends existing statutes to incorporate these new provisions, including the addition of sections related to the rights of breastfeeding employees and the processing of related complaints.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 111.322(2m)(a), 111.322, 111.322(2m)(b)