Enacts new GS 95-25.4A requiring employers to offer their employees, during the course of a workday of six or more hours, at least one voluntary paid break of at least 20 minutes scheduled near the middle of the workday. Prohibits using the break to delay the beginning or shorten the duration of the work period, unless approved by the employer. 

Amends GS 95-25.23 to make violations of new GS 95-25.4A and rules issued under that statute, subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for the first violation and not to exceed $500 for each subsequent violation; sets out issues to consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Sets out a procedure under which the person charged with the violation can contest that determination.

Amends GS 95-241 by prohibiting discriminating or taking any retaliatory action against an employee because the employee in good faith files a claim or complaint, initiates any inquiry, investigation, inspection, proceeding or other action, or testifies or provides information to any person with respect to new GS 95-25.4A.