Schedules That Work Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T21:18:18Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3642 Schedules That Work Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 9:18 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3642

Schedules That Work Act

This bill provides employees with the right to request changes to their work schedules related to the number of hours they are required to work or be on call, the location of the work, the amount of notification about work schedule assignments, and fluctuations in work hours.

Employers must negotiate in good faith with employees who make such requests and comply with certain work schedule notice and split shift pay requirements for retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, or warehouse employees.

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Current Status of Bill S 3642

Bill S 3642 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2022. Bill S 3642 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 14, 2022. Bill S 3642's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 14, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3642

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3642

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsChild care and developmentCivil actions and liabilityCongressional agenciesDepartment of LaborEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFamily relationshipsFood industry and servicesGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesLabor standardsLabor-management relationsLibrary of CongressOffice of Personnel Management (OPM)Retail and wholesale tradesWages and earningsWorker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3642

Schedules That Work ActSchedules That Work ActA bill to permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes.

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