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New state law provides Washington nurses with uninterrupted meal and rest breaks

May 20, 2019


While they likely won't be taking the time to 'play cards', a new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee will provide nurses and other health care employees in Washington uninterrupted meal and rest breaks.


THE INLANDER: New state law provides Washington nurses with uninterrupted meal and rest breaks (5/17/19)

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Washington State Nurses Association
575 Andover Park West, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98188
206.575.7979 | 206.575.1908 fax

© 2005-2019. All rights reserved.

The Washington State Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.