HI SB1405

Requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide a scheduled rest or meal period of at least 30 minutes for employees who work more than 5 continuous hours.

Meal periods must comply with Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Section 785.19 definition of bona fide meal periods, unless a collective bargaining agreement contains different provisions.

Exempts continuously operating facilities regulated by environmental permits (if on-duty meal period provided) and motor carriers from the meal break requirement.

Effective date of July 1, 2050.