Many workers could ask for schedule changes without being punished. Some service-sector workers would get 14 days' notice, extra pay for certain last-minute changes, and more rest between shifts.
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Schedules That Work Act is a House bill house Consideration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects workers whose schedules change with little notice. It also affects employers with 15 or more workers, especially in retail, restaurants, cleaning, hotels, and warehouses. Unions, state labor agencies, and the U.S. Department of Labor would also deal with how the rules fit with existing contracts and laws.
Why this matters: Unstable schedules can make everyday life harder for workers who need child care, school time, medical care, a second job, or steady income. This bill would try to reduce last-minute changes by adding notice, pay, and enforcement rules. Employers would gain new costs and paperwork duties, especially in industries where staffing changes quickly.
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Officially: Schedules That Work Act
Many workers could ask for schedule changes without being punished. Some service-sector workers would get 14 days' notice, extra pay for certain last-minute changes, and more rest between shifts.
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Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Introduced in House
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Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
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