Requires employers to provide meal periods or meal breaks to employees

This bill requires most employers in Missouri to give employees a meal break of at least 30 consecutive minutes for every eight-hour shift, ensuring no employee works longer than five and a half hours without a break. While employers are not required to pay employees during this break, those who violate the rule could face fines. The bill does not apply to employees covered by collective bargaining agreements or certain other written agreements, and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations may grant exemptions in specific situations like public safety concerns or small businesses.

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