Minnesota Break Laws                                                                                     

State legislation mandates that firms give staff members enough time to eat a meal and use the loo. Less than 20 minutes of the break shall be included in the calculation of hours worked.

Within every four hours of work, there must be a break to use the closest lavatory. Employees who put in at least eight hours straight must be given meal breaks.

Within every four hours of work, there must be a break to use the closest lavatory. Employees who put in at least eight hours straight must be given meal breaks.

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An employer must offer each employee ample time from work within each four straight hours of work to utilize the nearest convenient restroom.

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Nothing in this section prevents employers and employees from establishing rest breaks different from those stated in this section according to a collective bargaining agreement.

Subdivision 1.Meal break. An employer has to allow each employee who works for eight or more continuous hours ample time to have a meal.

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"Nothing in this section restricts employers and employees from setting meal periods different from those established in this section according to a collective bargaining agreement.

This Minnesota law makes it legal for an employee to take a leave of absence from their job in order to care for a new child without fear of having their career terminated.