Agricultural workers get rest breaks and meal periods too
What are the rest break and meal period requirements for agricultural workers?
- One 10-minute paid rest break for each 4 hours worked.
- An unpaid meal period of at least 30 minutes if working more than 5 hours in a day.
- One additional 30-minute meal period If working 11 or more hours in a day.
- Information about the Supreme Court Decision on paid rest breaks.
For more detail, see Agricultural Employment Standards - WAC 296-131 (www.Leg.wa.gov)
