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Expression of the Day
Puzzle #471 · September 15, 2026

break policy

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Every day one two-word expression or compound word used in American English.

A break policy is the set of rules, guidelines, and procedures an employer establishes regarding employee breaks during work hours, including rest periods, lunch breaks, meal breaks and even bathroom breaks. Many states have strict requirements for these policies.

Together rules around minimum wage, additional pay for (or limits on) overtime work, form the basis of much employment law.
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  • Puzzle #471 on September 15, 2026
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