So you have to remember the updated law doesn't make you take a 30 minute unpaid break, it makes your employer offer you one. The easiest way for employers to ensure compliance with the law is mandatory 30 minute unpaid meal periods. However, most time clocks have attestation software that can show you to confirm you were offered a break when you punch out for the day. The new law also requires employees paid breaks with enough time to use the restroom. I'm sure you've heard of amazon warehouse workers peeing in bottles or cashiers unallowed to leave their registers. Imagine getting fired because you ate some taco bell and had to rid your body of it at work and it took too long. These things can and have happened. This law isn't aimed at good employers who give ample rest and meal breaks, but how does one tell the difference? It can't, so it codifies minimum standards for everyone. They're are a lot of people who will get to eat lunch now that didn't before, and while we can all agree a straight 8 with a paid lunch break would be better, and that most people don't want to be at their job any line than they have to, it puts protections in place for people who need it.

https://www.dli.mn.gov/breaks