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Federal Workplace Law
What are creative solutions for break time and space?
Employers and employees in every industry have found creative solutions to make breastfeeding possible. Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Employer Solutions is a free online resource from the Office on Women's Health that provides businesses with cost-effective tips and solutions for any industry setting. Search by industry or solutions to find options that will work for you.
Space Solution Examples:
- Unused areas like a storage closet, empty office, or meeting room
- Manager's office
- Area that can be partitioned or blocked by a curtain
- Company or personal vehicle with window coverings
- Pop-up tents or temporary walls
- Working from home (if possible)
Break Time Solution Examples:
- Pumping during existing authorized breaks
- Coming in early or staying late to make up for lost time
- "Floating" staff to cover during pumping and other breaks (lunch, bathroom, smoking)
- Bringing a laptop or phone to the pumping space to continue working while pumping (if this works for you)
- Returning to work part-time (if possible)
**Continue to Next Section: What do you do if your employer refuses to comply**
