Contact Congress about S. 1158: Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025

Private-sector workers could trade overtime pay for extra paid time off. The choice would have to be voluntary, and unused time would have to be paid out. The law would expire after five years unless Congress keeps it.

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Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Latest action on S. 1158: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects private-sector workers who work overtime and the employers that schedule and pay them. Workers could choose more paid time off, but they might also have to watch their comp-time balance and payout dates. Employers would need to track hours, honor worker requests when allowed, and avoid pressuring workers. Unions would matter for union workers because a union contract would have to allow comp time.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes what overtime can mean for private-sector workers: extra money or extra paid time off. That could help workers who need time for family, school, health, or rest. It could also reduce cash in workers' paychecks if they take time off instead of overtime pay. The bill tries to limit pressure from employers, but enforcement would depend on workers knowing their rights and agencies catching violations.

Key provisions in S. 1158

• The bill applies only to private-sector workers. It does not add this new comp-time option for public-sector workers.
• Workers could get paid time off instead of overtime pay. They would earn at least 1.5 hours off for each overtime hour, but only if the worker and employer agree.
• Non-union workers would need a written or otherwise provable agreement. The worker must choose comp time freely, and the employer cannot make it a job condition.
• A worker must have worked at least 1,000 hours for that employer in the past 12 months. That rule applies before the worker can receive or agree to comp time.
• Each worker could save up to 160 hours of comp time. The bill does not allow a higher balance.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1158

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Questions people ask about S. 1158

What is S. 1158?

Private-sector workers could trade overtime pay for extra paid time off. The choice would have to be voluntary, and unused time would have to be paid out. The law would expire after five years unless Congress keeps it.

How do I support or oppose S. 1158?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 1158?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 1158 before I act?

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