Some things can affect how well the bone marrow can produce platelets. When not enough platelets are made, the platelet count in your blood is too low. Chemotherapy and some radiation therapy can cause this temporarily. These cancer treatments can slow the production of platelets in the bone marrow. Another cause of a low platelet count is cancer of the bone marrow.
State lunch labor laws. But thereâs still hope for some of you. Many states have passed laws regarding lunch break requirements. If you work in one of those states, your employer has to make sure that he complies with the state regulations. Here is a summary of the individual state lunch labor laws. Note that not all industries are required to comply with these regulations in each state. California â 1/2 hour after 5 hours worked, unless shift is only 6 hours. Colorado â 1/2 hour after 5 hours worked, unless shift is only 6 hours.
The law requires six hours of work before you have to take a meal break. Therefore if you are working six hour or less shifts your employer does not have to give you a lunch break. Checdk on the postings in your employee lounge. For a regular 8-hour work day, you can usually take a meal break a minimum of three hours after your start time, up to about five hours after your start time.