H.R. 1274 (111th): Working Families Flexibility Act

Introduced:
Mar 03, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY14]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
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This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 4106 (112th) on Feb 29, 2012.

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 3, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 03, 2009
Cosponsors
7 cosponsors (7D) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

House House Administration

House Oversight and Government Reform

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible work terms and conditions, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Mar 03, 2009.
22 pages

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3/3/2009--Introduced.
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.

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  • 3 U.S.C. Chapter 5
  • 5 U.S.C. Chapter 63