Father's Day brunch: WA L&I meal break waivers expire every 2 years

Panko Alerts · June 13, 2026

If you're running straight-through Father's Day brunch shifts, check that your WA L&I meal break waivers are current — they expire every 24 months and can't be renewed retroactively. Without valid waivers, your FOH staff working 6+ hour shifts must get unpaid 30-minute meal breaks, even during your busiest service. Pull your current waivers this week and verify expiration dates, then submit renewals 30 days before they lapse. WA Administrative Code 296-126-092 requires the waiver application include your current staffing levels and justify why meal breaks would disrupt operations.

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Source: Panko Alerts