Updates to a law regulating a worker’s meal and rest breaks take effect January first. A few changes are coming to the one-day rest in seven act says the Illinois Department of Labor’s Marina Faz-Huppert, meant to clarify the rules for workers with schedules that don’t follow the traditional Sunday through Saturday week.
“The law does require that they are provided at least 24 hours of rest within a seven consecutive day period and that they are afforded bathroom breaks as well and if they are working longer a longer shift, like a 12 hour shift, they are entitled to another 20 minute break.”
Businesses must post a sign alerting workers of the updates. The department will have samples on its website available for download.
***Courtesy of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services***
