Schedules That Work Act

This bill would let employees ask their employers for changes to their work hours, schedule, location, or notice, and require employers to discuss these requests. Employers would have to grant requests tied to a serious health condition, caregiving, job training, or a second job unless they have a business reason to deny them. Employers with 15 or more employees in retail, food service, cleaning, hotel, and warehouse jobs would have to give workers their schedules 14 days ahead and pay extra for late changes and split shifts. Employees could turn down shifts that start less than 11 hours after their last shift ends, and would be paid 1.5 times their rate if they agree to work them. The Department of Labor would enforce the law, and workers could sue employers who break it or retaliate against them.

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Sponsors

• Elizabeth Warren Democrat sponsor
• 20 cosponsors