If my employer has posted a sign saying that we can only take 6 oz of water from the cooler at work and no other source of potable water is provided. is this legal?

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If my employer has posted a sign saying that we can only take 6 oz of water from the cooler at work and no other source of potable water is provided. is this legal?

We work indoors but do quite a bit of heavy lifting and manual tasks on a regular basis.

Asked on November 1, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Florida

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Whether or not the edict that your employer has recently posted is legal or not under state labor laws depends if the amount of water of six (6) ounces is at a time for drinking and can be refilled or not.

If the six (6) ounces is the ultimate limitation per day then such is illegal under state labor laws. I suggest that you consult further with a labor law attorney or a representative with your local department of labor on the subject.


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