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Rests and breaks

Employees must have rest and meal breaks or reasonable compensation if they don’t. Women who want to breastfeed or express milk should have extra breaks and facilities where practical.

Rest and meal breaks

Employees must have rest and meal breaks or reasonable compensation if they don’t. Rest breaks benefit workplaces by helping employees work safely and productively.

Breastfeeding at work

Employers must provide appropriate facilities and breaks for women who want to breastfeed at work.

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