Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1120-06-.08

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 1120-06-.08 - BREAK TIME FOR NURSING EMPLOYEES

An employee who needs to express breast milk for the nursing child shall be allowed a reasonable break time and a space to do so that is not a bathroom, is shielded from view, and is free from intrusion from coworkers and the public. Break time for nursing employees shall, if possible, run concurrently with any break time already provided to the employee and shall not be used to alter the employee's scheduled arrival or departure time.

(For history prior to January 2, 1988, see pages 1-2 of the Introduction at the beginning of the chapters.) Repeal and new rule filed November 18, 1987; effective January 2, 1988. Repeal and new rule filed December 14, 2010; effective May 31, 2011. Repeal and new rule filed July 5, 2012; effective October 3, 2012. Amendments filed February 7, 2017; effective May 8, 2017. Amendments filed January 18, 2023; effective 4/18/2023.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-105, 50-1-305, and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148).