HB 2303 Summary

• Requires employers to provide at least one 30-minute meal break for every continuous 8 hours of labor performed by each employee.

• Requires employers to provide at least one 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours of labor performed, with wages continuing during the rest period.

• Exempts single-person work locations and employees covered by collective bargaining agreements from these requirements.

• Allows employers to apply to the Industrial Commission for exemptions based on business necessity, with the Commission authorized to grant exemptions after conducting a hearing.

• Directs the Industrial Commission to adopt rules implementing the exemption process.