Employer Restroom Break Policy

Summary

In Texas, non-exempt employees must be paid for breaks shorter than 20 minutes, including restroom breaks. Employers cannot deduct restroom usage from these breaks. For specific concerns, consult an employment attorney.

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Can an employer use my restroom time and deduct it from my break time?
Are you a non-exempt employee or an exempt employee? In Texas, non-exempt employees are entitled to certain breaks.
Yes
I'm sorry, but your response was unclear. Are you a non-exempt or an exempt employee?
Non exempt hourly
In Texas, there are no laws requiring employers to provide breaks, except for nursing mothers. However, if breaks are provided, they must be paid if they're less than * minutes.
And can they deduct restroom usage from that time during the day?
No, under federal law, short breaks (*-* minutes) including restroom breaks are generally considered compensable working time.