First of all, clearly some of you have problems with reading comprehension. She never asked what your opinions are on breastfeeding at work, she asked for clarification on something. Second, those of whom are saying “why don’t you just look up the laws in your state”…try googling them. In my state, for instance, it says that employers (that fall within the guidelines) are required to give you a reasonable amount of time to pump. The wording is extremely vague and what is reasonable for one woman may not be reasonable for another woman.
I pumped at work, I also hold 2 different positions at my job. One position I get 20 minute breaks every 1:20 and the other position I get 30 minute breaks every 2 hours. The time it takes to run to the break room, undress, hook myself up to the pump, pump, get dressed, put away all of the things, put the breastmilk away and then run back to my section, left 8 minutes or so to pump…which in now way is a reasonable amount of time. However with my other position, the extra 10 minutes made a huge different and was reasonable.
My employers accommodated me very well, to the best of their ability, and when I brought attention to some of the issues in the way they were handling it, the property made huge efforts to be more accommodating BECAUSE IT IS A LAW, both federally and statewide.
Whether they can require her to make up the time at the end of the day is based on where she lives and the laws that apply to her and her employer, and she would need to clarify with HR after reading up on the laws.
In my state, they are not required to pay you for the extra time given for pumping.
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Yes they can, if you’re taking a longer break than what is given, especially if it’s a paid break, they can absolutely have you stay the extra time you used past your break time.
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I would be mad. Researching as much as possible. But it depends on your state.
OF course they can and why wouldnt you want to work the hours you agreed to work?
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They can make you work over to meet your hours. They al have to let you pump though as long as needed and as many times as needed but they don’t have to pay you for those breaks.
In the US it is federal law they have to allow you time and a private space with no windows that is not a bathroom however they don’t have to pay you for your break. And extra 20 mins isn’t bad honestly.
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What’s the big deal? If you’re getting out of 20 mins of work to pump which has nothing to do with your job then yeah you gotta make that time up. Unless you’re pumping on your actual break then no they can’t just make you stay extra mins because they know you breast feed.
I don’t know the answer, depending on where you live, however, why should your employer pay you to pump?!?!
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They did that at my work. A lady took extra time to pump but they didnt pay her and she had to make up the time if she wanted. They gave her a choice of adding the time for pay.
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Depends on your state and how many employees your work place has. My state must allow adequate pumping breaks on top of regularly scheduled breaks for the first year. Look in the breastfeeding laws for your state.
When I pumped I was told that my 8 hour shift provided for a 30 minute lunch break and 2 10 minute breaks and that when I was supposed to pump. I always got pissed because the people that smoked were allowed to take 10s whenever they wanted so they could smoke as long as they took a bag of garbage with them. So why couldnt I wipe down a bathroom real quick and pump? Nope. Wasnt allowed.
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Sounds like you need extra time than you get on your breaks, and they’re giving you the opportunity to not lose hours due to the extra time you’re away for break…
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In nz, no they can’t do that- you’re entitled to pumping and or breast feeding breaks within your work hours, in addition to your breaks
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Are you hourly or salary? Do you work 6 or more hours a day? Are you given a lunch break if yes how long and is it paid.
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I believe that you are allowed more than just “regular” breaks to pump. They HAVE TO accommodate you by law in most states. Which means MORE time if needed.
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Read up on the FLSA on breastfeeding.
You should get paid OT if it makes you go ver 40 per week. Unless you are exempt.
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Unfortunately, yes they can. They have to give you time to pump but you have to make up your time.
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They do not have to pay you to pump so yes they can make it to where u click out or stay longer due to pumping. They just have to allow you the break which they are
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If you need an extra 10 minutes like you say, then they can definitely make you stay an extra 10 minutes, coz toire not just using your break time, you’re using work time.
Either stay longer or pump for a shorter amount of time. Some employers won’t let you go into your work time, so be thankful they are allowing it
If you’re pumping 10 minutes after both of your breaks has ended then you owe them 20 minutes or they need to deduct 20 minutes…
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Yes and that is perfectly reasonable. You still have a job to do. It’s not fair to anyone else for you to get extra time on break. They are making a reasonable accommodation and in turn you must agree to what is a reasonable accommodation that they are asking of you
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I used to get my 30 min unpaid and 2-20 min paid breaks to pump!!!and would go out when everyone else would end their shift. It just doesn’t sound right to me!
Employers covered under FLSA are required to provide a clean and private space for you to pump as well as adequate break times for you to do so for up to one year.
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In SC they legal dont even have to give you a break
I work 12 hour shifts, with 1 hour of paid break time broken into 2x 15 minutes for breaks and a 30 for lunch. Therefore I owe 11 hours of “work” . If I want extra breaks they are either deducted from my pay, or I make up the time.
Be sure you see it in your paycheck at the end of the week
Excuse my ignorance but what is a pumping break.
It seems like if you’re taking an extra 20 minutes of break…then you would need to work an extra 20 mins. It’s simple math.
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I wish they would say some shit like that to me excuse my language
No they can’t do that it’s you providing food for your child so they need to let you pump anytime you need to.
Just tell them you’re going out to smoke…nobody questions that for whatever reason, but they want to rearrange your schedule to pump 
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Yes they can it’s called making reasonable accommodations…it works both ways they are allowing flexibility but they in return need you to make up the time.
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Wow
American is a beautiful land NOT
As stated before a smoker can have breaks to feed their habit, but a mum can’t have a break to feed their child
Says a lot
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I have two employees that pump during work and I’ve never asked them to stay longer. Being a parent comes first. I know they’ll get their work done.
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Hope they’re also requiring anyone taking a smoke break or a long bathroom break to stay longer as well. Insane
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Yes. You get paid to work a specific amount of hours. If an extra break period is needed for whatever the reason, then the time should be made up🤷♀️ not seeing the issue here. Extra break means less work time which is less productive company time.
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If ur doing it on ur breaks then that’s your required free time and no they can’t make u stay extra time, but if your taking more time then your break allows them yes they can ask you to stay that extra time. U don’t have to but it may cost u your job so that then falls back on u and what you really want to do?
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I work at Amazon & they have a schedule for moms to pump every 3 hrs during shifts . Not break or lunch . It’s 20 mins .
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No your legally entitled to pump outside your breaks
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I had to work an extra hour everyday, switch my hours and switch my days for my job to “accommodate” my pumping schedule. 
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Check your state laws for this, there should be a wall full of workers rights posters in the work area somewhere. There will be a number somewhere you can call and ask. I hope this helps 
wishing you the best momma!! Your doing an amazing job!
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Me personally would get one of them pumps that are cordless and just sit on your boob and just work with them on because fuck that excuse my language but if there making u do something like that then get them there are discreet and quiet and it looks like your just wearing a bra
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It sounds fair to me. They are being flexible and you need to be flexible
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I don’t think a job has to pay you to pump, sadly. They’re required to let you pump but not necessarily on the clock.
I was lucky my job gave me time to pump.
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The law does not require employers to pay women for breaks needed to express milk. However, the law says that if paid breaks are provided to all employees, then those breaks must continue to be paid if nursing moms use them to pump at work. If you need extra time beyond the standard paid break time, your employer might not pay you for that extra time. But if you’re covered under FLSA, your employer is required to give you the unpaid break time you need to express milk.
Ask your human resources manager or supervisor if you have questions about time spent expressing milk at work.
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In the state of Texas this is legal. Not sure what state you’re in. They can legally require you to clock out every time you stop to pump and make you stay longer or come in earlier to complete your hours for the day… what they can’t do is limit the amount of unpaid breaks you need for pumping. And they legally only have to be accommodating up to one year after birth.
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It takes longer to pump than 10 minutes. By the time you set it all up and then get it going, you have to pump for 10 minutes alone! At my job, I got 2- 20 minute breaks (1 in AM, 1 in PM). And pumped during my lunch. I didn’t have to stay longer because my employer values me and that family comes first.
What state are you in? How long are you taking, everyone is different? Are you working over 40 hours? Are you salary or getting paid? These in your thread would be helpful. If it’s over 40 hours and not getting paid talk to HR and straighten it out.
Everyone saying no they can’t, against the law, takes longer than 10 minutes. Do a little research, it depends on state, how long this mama actually needs, is she getting compensated? Depends on type of job too!!
From one previously nursing mom to you, my advice talk to HR, if they can’t help find your state laws. Best of luck with your little one!
Check state laws I know we are required to provide a quiet room that locks with a refrigerator solely for pumping mothers. I can’t answer about breaks and when it is allowed and how long.
That’s absurd when smokers etc seem to be accomodated, while co workers cover for them/ pick up the slack
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Depending on what state your in, they have to give that to you in Florida. No they can’t extended your shift. Anything over 40 hours a week depending on the career you have to get paid overtime, And most places won’t do that so they keep you right at 40 hours a week.
What’s your job? If you’re able to and comfortable doing it I’d say ok fine I’ll pump while I’m working, attach that pump and do your job but make sure to interact with coworkers and your boss while pumping to make them uncomfortable 
if it’s like an office job or something, obviously a waitress that wouldn’t work lol. Probably not the best advice but its what I would do.
Legally Theyre supposed to allow longer breaks to pump last i heard. Or an extra break or something like that.
No it is illegal they also have to pay you for your pump breaks. I had a major lawsuit in jersey due to pumping and breastfeeding related issues and won my case
Are they having you clock out of work and THEN stay 20 extra minutes?
I ask because if you’re staying clocked in while you pump, then clock out at your normal time and stay another 20 min, then no they cannot do that because they are then not paying you for your pump breaks by not paying you for that amount of time…
Otherwise, yes if they make the accommodations they can request that you work to cover the lost time but they must pay you during your break and during the extra 20 min
In ny they can. If it takes away from work time. They can to replace that time.
Omg. My job never questioned anything, I just pumped as I needed to. I also just pumped in my cubicle with a cover on while I worked, if I was in the zone of my report writing. Best of luck!
Mine makes me stay up to a hour if not longer based on operational need.
Google that law for pumping in your state. Also, get an Elvie portable pump. Then you can pump anywhere.
This is just not right an employer will pay a person to go to the bathroom but won’t pay a person to pump milk that’s just BS.
Depends on your state. In Texas, yes they can.
Check your state laws but honestly I would find a more family friendly employer.
Shame on them. No you can not be penalized for expressing your breast milk.
Some states do t even ha e to give u the 10 minute breaks. Missouri is one of them.
So they allow you 10mins extra on your lunch break to pump and expect you to stay back 20mins after…?? 
Looks like you need a more compassionate manager.
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They make wireless/handsfree pumps now a day’s why not thorow those in your bra and pump while you’re working then you won’t be wasting your break pumping and you won’t be taking up company time cause you’ll still be able to do your job while pumping at the same time.
Look into hands free pumps that sit in your bra and pump for you. Then you could stay working and pump at the same time.
I was the general manager of a restaurant I would use my double pump
And pump 3 times throughout the day 10-15 min each I got two 10s and a 30 min break so I was very close to my break policy I was never asked to stay longer but I did need to accomplish all of my duties before I left as a mom of 4 I support that’ it’s not an accommodation however the way the laws are written it is and if you do for one you do for all I thankfully had an understanding employer but some of you may not and they may be within their legal right unfortunately
All of your normal breaks depending on your company are paid or unpaid. Your pumping breaks companies by law do not have to pay you for those. So I would say if you’re not physically working your 8 hour’s hours a day then it may not be illegal. Check your states laws on the department of labor website.
That’s America. The mighty dollar rules all. WOW
Idk…but personally I wouldn’t be bothered by it. I don’t recall anywhere where it says a company has to pay you to pump. (If it does let me know please.) I would happily take my extra 20 minutes because it means not only do I get to pump for my baby while I’m away from him/her…but that I’m also still getting my full hours for the day. In a perfect world we would get our cake and eat it too but in reality it’s a give and take scenario. Now if in exchange for a 20 minute pump break they wanted me to stay an extra hour I would feel some kinda a way about it.
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That’s discrimination. You cant be asked to work longer hours due to a medical reason. I worked at a restaurant after I had my son. I pumped in the break room, stored it in the freezer, and never one time had to make up for the time. I would spray breast milk straight from my nipple into my boss’s eye if they asked me to stay to make up for pumping.
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I’m not sure, but I wouldn’t be upset? It seems fair to me.
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Should be illegal I think
If they are paying you for the extra time then yes you would be required to make it up or ask if you can just have it unpaid and leave at normal time (I totally get if you need to leave by a certain time and can’t stay late). They aren’t required to pay you for pump breaks, only required to provide an appropriate space and a break to pump.
Deal with it your employer didnt choose to have a baby everyone expects special treatment that’s what’s wrong with the world these days
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Is it legal? Yes.
Is your employer insensitive? Also Yes.
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Get a freebie pump or something similar. Then pump while you work. Most insurances will pay for it!
If you’re being paid for 8 hours of work, then you are obligated to give the employer 8 hours of work, or work out an agreeable arrangement.
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