When providing meal periods, employers must pay attention to federal, state and local rules. Sometimes, however, certain myths can get in the way of employers meeting meal period requirements and this could result in employers facing penalties. In this podcast, we’ll debunk five myths about meal periods, and help you know the facts. Listen in as we cover:
- [0:52] Federal rules for when meal periods may be unpaid
- [2:24] Being relieved of duties vs. interrupted meal periods
- [5:43] Automatic deductions for meal periods
- [6:36] Requiring employees to remain on-site
- [7:18] Timing of meal periods
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