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Workplace Guide
  • What is the "Break Time for Nursing Mothers" law?
  • Are the breaks paid or unpaid?
  • Who is covered by the law?
  • What if your state already has a law?
  • Who is in charge of enforcing the law?
  • What are the benefits to employers?
  • How should you prepare to go back to work?
  • How should you talk to your employer about nursing breaks?
  • What does the undue hardship exemption mean for employees?
  • What are the space requirements?
  • How much time is "reasonable"?
  • How often can you pump during the workday?
  • How long do you have the right to pump at work?
  • How should you store your breast milk?
  • What equipment and supplies do you need?
  • What are creative solutions for break time and space?
  • What do you do if your employer refuses to comply?
  • Where should you go for help?
  • How else does the Affordable Care Act impact breastfeeding families?
  • What other resources are available?
  • What about helpful breastfeeding tips?

Who is in charge of enforcing the law?

The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is in charge of enforcing the "Break Time for Nursing Mothers" law.

For information on filing a complaint against your employer, visit http://www.dol.gov/wecanhelp/howtofilecomplaint.htm or call 1-866-487-9243.

 

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