❓ I was told by my supervisor at a part-time retail job that I cannot go to the bathroom during my five-hour shift, especially when we are busy. Is this OK?
🗣️ Under OSHA sanitation standards, employers cannot impose unreasonable restrictions on bathroom access and must allow workers to use facilities when needed. Being denied access, especially during a five-hour shift, violates these federal rules.
While there are no federal laws specifying the exact number or duration of breaks, OSHA requires that access be “prompt” and that any employer restrictions be reasonable. See our restrooms and sanitation webpage for more information.
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Original article published by OSHA