Requires employers to provide meal periods or meal breaks to employees

HB 441 requires most employers in the state to provide employees with a 30-minute unpaid meal break during every 8-hour work shift, ensuring no employee works more than 5.5 hours without a break. It directly affects private-sector employers not covered by collective bargaining agreements or specific exemptions, such as small businesses (fewer than five employees on a shift), roles critical to public safety, or continuous operations requiring on-call staff. Violations carry fines starting at $300 per offense, increasing to a maximum of $1,200 per violation. The bill does not mandate paid breaks and includes limited exemptions for certain workplace circumstances.