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Working Families Flexibility Act

Introduced: March 3, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 19, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
Mar 3, 2009
Referred to House Judiciary
Mar 3, 2009
Referred to House Administration
Mar 3, 2009
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
Mar 3, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 3, 2009
Referred to House Education and Labor
Mar 3, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E529)
Mar 3, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now August 19, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2