Many workers could ask for schedule changes and get a real answer from their employer. Some hourly workers would also get 14 days' notice, extra pay for late changes, and rest time between shifts.
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Schedules That Work Act is a Senate bill senate Consideration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects hourly workers whose schedules change with little warning. That includes many people in retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, and warehouse jobs. It also affects employers with 15 or more workers, who would need to handle schedule requests, keep records, give notices, and pay extra in some cases.
Why this matters: Last-minute schedule changes can make child care, transportation, school, and second jobs harder to manage. This bill would give many workers more notice and more power to ask for workable schedules. It could also raise staffing costs and make quick schedule changes harder for some employers.
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Officially: Schedules That Work Act
Many workers could ask for schedule changes and get a real answer from their employer. Some hourly workers would also get 14 days' notice, extra pay for late changes, and rest time between shifts.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Senate Committee
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House Review
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