H.R.1274 - Working Families Flexibility Act

To permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible work terms and conditions, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Working Families Flexibility Act as introduced.
  • Official: To permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible work terms and conditions, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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3/3/2009--Introduced.Working Families Flexibility Act - Authorizes an employee to request from an employer a change in the terms or conditions of the employee's employment if the request relates to: (1) the number of hours the employee is required to work; (2) the times when the emplo

Official Summary

3/3/2009--Introduced.Working Families Flexibility Act - Authorizes an employee to request from an employer a change in the terms or conditions of the employee's employment if the request relates to:
(1) the number of hours the employee is required to work;
(2) the times when the employee is required to work; or
(3) where the employee is required to work. Sets forth certain employer duties with respect to such requests. Makes it unlawful for an employer to interfere with any rights provided to an employee under this Act. Authorizes an employee to file a complaint with the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Employment Standards Administration of the Department of Labor for any violations of such rights. Provides for the investigation and assessment of civil penalties or the award of relief for alleged violations, including the review in federal courts of appeal of orders of the Administrator. Requires the Secretary of Labor to carry out a research, education, and technical assistance program for employers, labor organizations, and the general public regarding compliance with this Act. Applies the requirements of this Act to certain classes of employees, including employees of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Library of Congress.

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03/28/11
H.R.1274: Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of ...

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09/30/10
More Job Killing Legislation | The Jholdas Group

This measure, which was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2009 as H.R. 1274, would provide employees with a statutory right to request flexible work terms and conditions. In a statement, Sen. Casey claimed: “70 percent ...

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09/29/10
Workplace Flexibility Bill Reintroduced in Senate

This measure, which was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2009 as HR 1274, would provide employees with a statutory right to request flexible work terms and conditions. In a statement, Sen. Casey claimed: “70 percent ...

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