HB2239

Requiring every employer to provide each employee with meal periods and rest periods.

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2239 mandates employers to provide meal and rest periods to employees, with specific rules and exemptions.

Kansas HB2239 requires employers to provide meal and rest periods to employees, with specific rules and exemptions. Employers must provide meal periods of at least 30 minutes for work periods between five and eight hours, and rest periods for work periods over four hours. Exemptions apply if providing meal periods would cause significant difficulty or expense. Employees can waive meal periods under certain conditions, but employers cannot coerce waivers. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $2,000. The act also outlines procedures for employee waivers and employer record-keeping.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 13, 2025

1:30 PM

House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Hearing

History

Feb 4, 2025

House

House Introduced

Feb 4, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development