Bathroom Break Time Limits

Summary

In Arizona, employers are not legally required to provide bathroom breaks, but OSHA standards mandate accessible toilet facilities. Employers cannot impose unreasonable restrictions on their use. The definition of reasonable can vary, so consult an employment attorney for personalized advice.

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Hello, I live in Arizona. I went to the bathroom for * minutes and my manager reached out to let me know they only allow * minutes of overage time outside of our two * minutes breaks and that if it were to be a trend that we go over, we will face disciplinary action. Is this legal?
Hello Ariana Turner,
In Arizona, employers are not required by law to provide bathroom breaks. However, Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards do require that employers make toilet facilities available.
- Employers cannot impose unreasonable restrictions on employee use of the facilities.
The specifics of what is "reasonable" may vary.