New Hampshire Republican proposes end to lunch break law, page
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Topic started on 9-2-2012 @ 07:03 PM by xuenchen
WHAT !!!!!

New Hampshire State Rep. J.R. Hoell (R) says a law that gives workers a 30 minute lunch break after 5 hours of work is no longer necessary because employers will always treat workers well, and because human resources departments require it.

Well if that's the case there Mr. Hoell, then why waste money to change a law that seems to be popular and seems to be working

What if some manager decides to punish workers ?

What if some H.R. director decides to change the policies ?

Needless to say, a State union official had a different opinion, as did many other lawmakers.


Thursday, February 9, 2012 10:14 EST -- The Raw Story
A Republican State Representative in New Hampshire has found a way to create a new front in the war on workers, proposing a bill that would repeal the state’s law requiring that workers get a 30-minute lunch break after five hours of labor.

State Rep. J.R. Hoell (R), a supporter of libertarian-leaning Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) for president, told a New Hampshire General Court committee this week that he believes the law is unnecessary because it is in employers’ interest to treat workers well, according to The Concord Monitor.

His argument was seconded by state Rep. Kyle Jones (R), a 20-year-old Ron Paul backer who earned a seat in the New Hampshire General Court during the last election as part of a mother-son candidate slate. Jones said that his days working as a shift supervisor at Burger King taught him that employers will always treat employees well because human resources departments require it.

Almost needless to say, New Hampshire lawmakers were not impressed with the bill, and Mark MacKenzie, the state’s AFL-CIO president, practically eviscerated the pair.


Trust the Employers?

I wonder what this guy's agenda is ?

Should we simply trust all employers ?


reply posted on 9-2-2012 @ 07:47 PM by wtbengineer
reply to post by onewithall


That's why I alternate running and riding a bike every day at lunch. Of course, we have a shower at work and I get an hour otherwise I couldn't get it in. I couldn't stand to sit around and waste that hour at my desk.


reply posted on 9-2-2012 @ 08:55 PM by Angus65
reply to post by Wetpaint72


That is illegal. If you're an hourly employee you can not be required to work without being paid for the time that you worked. You need to file a complaint, file a lawsuit, file something.



Rest and Meal Periods: Rest periods of short duration, usually 20 minutes or less, are common in industry (and promote the efficiency of the employee) and are customarily paid for as working time. These short periods must be counted as hours worked. Unauthorized extensions of authorized work breaks need not be counted as hours worked when the employer has expressly and unambiguously communicated to the employee that the authorized break may only last for a specific length of time, that any extension of the break is contrary to the employer's rules, and any extension of the break will be punished. Bona fide meal periods (typically 30 minutes or more) generally need not be compensated as work time. The employee must be completely relieved from duty for the purpose of eating regular meals. The employee is not relieved if he/she is required to perform any duties, whether active or inactive, while eating.


US Dept. of Labor



reply posted on 9-2-2012 @ 09:07 PM by Wetpaint72
reply to post by Angus65


And that is the tip of the iceberg! I called a lawyer but didn't go through with anything because Im scared she will just make my life hell....that was when she owed me 52 hours of overtime in one month. I need my job...what do you do, you know.


reply posted on 10-2-2012 @ 03:20 AM by KeliOnyx
reply to post by Kenrichaed


That is the problem he does represent the larger Republican Party. This is what the ultimate goal for them is. Every time they push right to work, and fewer regulations. They are not for the people, they are for corporate interests and use social issues to convince the stupid to vote for them. Not that the Democrats aren't much better, just a slightly less bought and paid for pool. People need to quit voting for the R and D besides someones name, the only thing either side care about is having the power anymore and we are being torn apart in their little tug of war.
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