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Minnesota Expands and Strengthens Meal and Rest Break Rules
New law effective in 2026 imposes minimum break times, expands eligibility and introduces penalties for noncompliance
Highlights
- New standards go into effect on January 1, 2026, for Minnesota employers.
- Requires minimum 15-minute rest breaks and 30-minute meal breaks
- Adds penalties for missed or insufficient breaks
Minnesota has enacted new requirements for employee meals and rest breaks, expanding existing protections and imposing penalties for noncompliance. The amendments to Minnesota Statutes §177.253 and §177.254 will take effect on January 1, 2026.
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