As required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) it shall be the policy of the Board to support the decision of support staff members to breastfeed their infants by providing unpaid breaks for lactating employees to express breast milk for infants on District premises.

The building administrator shall designate a private area, other than a restroom, where an employee can express breast milk. The designated area shall be a space where intrusion from coworkers, students, and the public can be prevented, and one where an employee who is using this area can be shielded from view.

Prior to returning to work from maternity leave, the employee shall notify her supervisor of her intent to continue breastfeeding her infant(s), and of her need to express milk during work hours. It shall be the responsibility of the employee to keep her supervisor informed of her needs in this regard throughout the period of lactation, or until such time as the child reaches the age of one.

The employee can express milk during regularly scheduled unpaid break periods. The building administrator or employee’s supervisor shall make accommodation in the event that the time of regular breaks needs to be adjusted or, in the event that additional and/or longer unpaid breaks are needed. In the event that the number and duration of the unpaid breaks requires modification to the employee’s work schedule, the building administrator or the employee’s supervisor shall work with the employee to determine the necessary modifications.

29 U.S.C. 207 (Section 4207)