Does a pregnant or breastfeeding worker get extra rest time?

Labour & Employment Law

Yes. Rule 17 of the Labour Rules provides an additional half-hour rest period for a pregnant worker and for a woman with a child under three years for breastfeeding and care.

That additional rest time counts as working time.

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