An employee policy on lactation or breastfeeding breaks for nursing mothers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as amended by the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act, and California law. This policy provides breaks for employees to express breast milk for their nursing children and applies only to private workplaces. Local laws, including San Francisco's ordinance, may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers throughout the state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.