A guide to employee breaks: Understanding complex laws, costly penalties, smart business

Meal and rest breaks are a big deal. More than 20 states have laws requiring them, employees are more productive because of them, and we all may have stronger memory and performance when we take them. When they’re skipped or shortened, there are consequences—potentially costly ones for employers, depending on the state.

In this eBook, we explore meal break laws, so you’re more familiar with the rules, understand the consequences of missed or shortened breaks, and learn strategies for incorporating breaks into your business practices.