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Utah Meal and Rest Periods Law

 

Utah's meal and rest period provisions are located in The Utah Administrative Code. Rights for breastfeeding mothers can be found in the Utah Code Annotated Title 17, Chapter 15.

R477-8-5. Working Conditions; Lunch and Break Periods.

(1) Each full-time work day shall include a minimum of 30 minutes non-compensated lunch period. This lunch period is normally scheduled between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for a regular day shift.

(2) Employees may take a 15 minute compensated break period for every four hours worked.

(3) Lunch and break periods shall not be adjusted or accumulated to accommodate a shorter work day. Any exceptions must be approved in writing by the Executive Director, DHRM.

17-15-25. Right to breast feed.

The county legislative body may not prohibit a woman's breast feeding in any location where she otherwise may rightfully be, irrespective of whether the breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breast feeding.

Enacted by Chapter 131, 1995 General Session.


 
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