Flexibility for Working Families Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 18, 2015)
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.
What just happenedDec 15, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 18, 2015
- Dec 15, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Nov 16, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Workforce Protections Subcommittee - Mar 18, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred 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.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 18, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred 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.
Committee on House Administration - Mar 18, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred 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.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Mar 18, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred 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.
- Mar 18, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred 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.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Mar 18, 2015IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E358)
- Mar 18, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 18, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House