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.
Twenty states, plus Guam and Puerto Rico, have laws requiring lunch breaks for employees. However, these laws vary from state to state. For instance, Illinois requires a break of at least 20 minutes, no later than five hours after the start of the work period, for all employees who work 7 1/2 hours or more in a shift.