Fair Ball Act
12/3/2024, 1:08 AMSummary of Bill S 5362
Bill 118 s 5362, also known as the Minor League Baseball Wage and Hour Act, aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to address the issue of how wage and hour provisions apply to minor league baseball players. Currently, minor league baseball players are not protected by the same labor laws as other professional athletes, leading to concerns about fair compensation and working conditions.The bill seeks to ensure that minor league baseball players are treated fairly and receive appropriate compensation for their work. This includes establishing minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for these players, as well as providing them with other labor protections such as meal and rest breaks.
In addition to addressing wage and hour issues, the bill also aims to improve working conditions for minor league baseball players by requiring teams to provide adequate facilities and equipment, as well as access to medical care and other benefits. Overall, the Minor League Baseball Wage and Hour Act is designed to level the playing field for minor league baseball players and ensure that they are treated fairly under the law. It represents an important step towards improving the rights and protections of these athletes in the professional sports industry.
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Current Status of Bill S 5362
Bill S 5362 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 20, 2024. Bill S 5362 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 20, 2024. Bill S 5362's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6688) as of November 20, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5362
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5362
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding the application of wage and hour provisions to minor league baseball players, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding the application of wage and hour provisions to minor league baseball players, and for other purposes.Comments
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