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Does an employer have to provide a restroom for their employees?

Yes. This is an OSHA standard. Under 29 CFR 1910.141, employers must make a restroom available for employees to use. This standard applies to general industry. Different OSHA standards may apply to specific industries.

On construction sites, that may mean having a portapotty available.

Generally the employee restroom does not have to be separate from a restroom for customers. 

There are some exceptions to the rule about supplying a restroom. For example, an employer is not required to provide an RV with a restroom for an outside sales person. The assumption is that the salesperson can use a client’s bathroom, or one at a fast food restaurant while on the road.

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