BOLI taking comments on petition to eliminate set meal periods

BOLI has received a petition to eliminate the requirement under 839-020-0050 that employees take their meals at designated intervals during the work period.  The petition also proposes to allow employees who customarily receive commissions or tips to work through their meal period.

Comments are being accepted through August 4, 2006, via email to Marcia.L.Ohlmiller@state.or.us or by mail to Marcia Ohlmiller c/o Bureau of Labor and Industries, 800 NE Oregon St. # 1045, Portland, OR 97232.