H.R. 1274 would permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible work terms and conditions.
Detailed Summary
Working Families Flexibility Act - Authorizes an employee to request from an employer a 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 (3) where the employee is required to work. 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 Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Employment Standards Administration of the Department 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 Administrator.
Requires the Secretary of Labor to carry out a research, education, and technical assistance program for employers, labor organizations, and the general public regarding compliance with this Act.
Applies the requirements of this Act to certain classes of employees, including employees of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Library of Congress.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 8/19/2009: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
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Visitor Comments
Working mom
August 7, 2009, 11:54pm (report abuse)Please pass this bill! We all know most of our jobs are now mobile now a days however we still have the old ones that beleive we need to be at the desk until 5PM. GIVE ME A BREAK. employer would have less Employee Relation issues becuase people would be happy! PLEASE PASS THIS. I know I am too affraid to ask my boss for a more flexible schedule. We need this, please fast track this. Thank you!
please pass this
November 4, 2009, 10:10pm (report abuse)Please pass this bill! We need it. This is real change to make work/life balance a reality! I work in Human Resources, and we promote flexible scheduling, but don't dare ask for it in our OWN DEPARTMENT. Someone needs to be on our side! Please move this bill along!