HB470

Providing for meal breaks or rest periods for employees; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB470 mandates meal breaks or rest periods for employees and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

Pennsylvania HB470, the Paid Rest Period for Workers Act, requires employers to provide employees with at least 30 consecutive minutes for a meal break or rest period after five or more consecutive hours of work. This act applies to employers with 15 or more employees, except those covered by collective bargaining agreements that provide equal or better rights. The Secretary of Labor and Industry can investigate violations, seek penalties, and recover lost wages for affected employees.

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Labor And Industry Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Labor & Industry