What are the requirements for rest and meals periods that now apply to local governments?
These requirements, of the provisions of the Industrial Welfare Act that now apply as a result of SHB 6054, have potentially the greatest significance for local governments. They are adopted by L&I under the authority given to it by the Industrial Welfare Act and are stated in WAC 296-126-092 as follows: WAC 296-126-092 Meal periods — Rest periods. (1) Employees shall be allowed a meal period of at least 30 minutes which commences no less than two hours nor more than five hours from the beginning of the shift. Meal periods shall be on the employer’s time when the employee is required by the employer to remain on duty on the premises or at a prescribed work site in the interest of the employer. (2) No employee shall be required to work more than five consecutive hours without a meal period. (3) Employees working three or more hours longer than a normal work day shall be allowed at least one 30-minute meal period prior to or during the overtime period. (4) Employees shall be allowed a r
