US HB1450 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on March 18 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-12-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Flexibility for Working Families Act Authorizes an employee to request from an employer a temporary or permanent change in the terms or conditions of the employee's employment if the request relates to: (1) the number of hours the employee is required to work, (2) the times when the employee is required to work or be on call for work, (3) where the employee is required to work, or (4) the amount of notification the employee receives of work schedule assignments. Sets forth certain employer duties with respect to such requests. Makes it unlawful for an employer to interfere with any rights provided to an employee under this Act. Authorizes an employee to file a complaint with the Secretary of Labor for any violations of such rights. Provides for the investigation and assessment of civil penalties or the award of relief for alleged violations, including the review in federal courts of appeal of orders of the Secretary. Requires the Secretary and certain federal agency administrative officers to provide information and technical assistance to employers, labor organizations, and the general public regarding compliance with this Act. Requires the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor to issue guidance on compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act that provides a flexible work environment through changes in employee terms and conditions of employment provided in this Act. Applies the requirements of this Act to certain classes of employees, including employees of the Government Accountability Office and the Library of Congress.

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Title

Flexibility for Working Families Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-12-15HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
2015-11-16HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
2015-03-18HouseReferred to House Judiciary
2015-03-18HouseReferred to House Administration
2015-03-18HouseReferred to House Oversight and Government Reform
2015-03-18HouseReferred to House Education and the Workforce
2015-03-18HouseReferred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2015-03-18HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E358)
2015-03-18HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB777 (Related) 2015-03-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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