Texas HB2870 mandates water breaks for construction employees working under contracts with governmental entities and sets penalties for.

Texas HB2870 amends the Government Code to require contractors and subcontractors to provide employees with at least a 10-minute paid water break every four hours. This applies to general construction work, including erecting, remodeling, or demolishing structures. The bill also mandates that construction contracts include provisions for employees to report violations and for governmental entities to notify contractors of violations and impose penalties. Penalties range from $100 to $500 per day per employee. The bill does not preempt stricter local ordinances.

Texas HB2870 mandates water breaks for construction employees working under contracts with governmental entities and sets penalties for.

Texas HB2870 amends the Government Code to require contractors and subcontractors to provide employees with at least a 10-minute paid water break every four hours. This applies to general construction work, including erecting, remodeling, or demolishing structures. The bill also mandates that construction contracts include provisions for employees to report violations and for governmental entities to notify contractors of violations and impose penalties. Penalties range from $100 to $500 per day per employee. The bill does not preempt stricter local ordinances.