Kentucky’s House Bill 500 seeks to end mandatory breaks, like a 10-minute rest every 4 hours and meal breaks every 3-5 hours.
Kentucky’s House Bill 500 jeopardizes worker rights, eliminating breaks, employer liability, and longstanding protections, raising concerns about fair labor practices. NEW “House Bill 500 leaves it to the employer to decide if they will provide an unpaid lunch break or force workers to juggle eating while on the job.” “Additionally, at present, employers must provide …