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  2. Hours of service - Wikipedia

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    Drivers who start and stop their work day at the same location for at least the previous 5 work days may drive past the 14 hour mark, for an extra 2 hours, if 11 driving hours are not exceeded. The 16-hour rule extends the work day by two hours, but does not extend the allowable driving hours. The 16-hour rule may be invoked once per 34 hour ...

  3. Drivers' working hours - Wikipedia

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    Drivers' working hours is the commonly used term for regulations that govern the activities of the drivers of commercial goods vehicles and passenger carrying vehicles. In the United States, they are known as hours of service . Within the European Union, Directive 2002/15/EC [1] is setting the rules regarding working time for drivers carrying ...

  4. Trucking industry in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The length of time a driver may spend operating a CMV is limited by a set of rules known as the hours of service (HOS). These laws are designed to protect the general motoring public by reducing accidents caused by driver fatigue. The first version of the HOS was enacted in 1938, and four revisions have been made since.

  5. Working Time Directive 2003 - Wikipedia

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    The Working Time Directive 2003/88/EC is a European Union law Directive and a key part of European labour law. It gives EU workers the right to: at least 28 days (four weeks) in paid holidays each year; rest breaks of 20 minutes in a 6-hour period; daily rest of at least 11 hours in any 24 hours;

  6. Alcohol laws of Missouri - Wikipedia

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    Missouri's maximum blood alcohol level for driving is .08% for persons over the age of 21 [50] and .02% for minors and adults under age 21. [51] Ordinarily, DUI is a misdemeanor in Missouri, although the third DUI conviction becomes a felony. [52]

  7. Parental leave in the United States - Wikipedia

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    have worked 1,250 hours during the 12 months prior to the start of leave; (special hours of service rules apply to airline flight crew members) work at a location where the employer has 50 or more employees within 75 miles; and; have worked for the employer for 12 months.

  8. Shift work - Wikipedia

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    Shift work increases the risk for the development of many disorders. Shift work sleep disorder is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder characterized by insomnia, excessive sleepiness, or both. Shift work is considered essential for the diagnosis. [9] The risk of diabetes mellitus type 2 is increased in shift workers, especially men.

  9. Alcohol laws of New York - Wikipedia

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    In New York, for purposes of state law, there are only four hours Monday through Saturday in which alcohol may not be served: 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. On Sundays the limitation is six hours: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This was designed to accommodate both New York City nightlife and late-night workers statewide.