Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act

This bill would let workers qualify for unpaid family and medical leave under federal law after 90 days with an employer, replacing the current rule of 12 months and 1,250 hours worked; this change would start one year after the bill becomes law. It would bar employers with more than 15 employees, and certain government employers, from treating workers differently in pay, scheduling, pro-rated benefits, or promotions because they work fewer hours or are hired for a shorter time than others doing substantially equal jobs. Employers would have to ask new hires in writing how many weekly hours they want and when they are available. Employers would have to offer those hours to current employees before hiring new workers or contractors, with some exceptions, and pay current employees for hours given to new hires instead. Workers could sue, and the Department of Labor could investigate, issue orders, sue, and seek civil penalties for retaliation and interference.

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Sponsors

• Janice D. Schakowsky Democrat sponsor
• 33 cosponsors