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Introduced
09/24/2020
09/24/2020
In Committee
09/24/2020
09/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay. This bill provides that any hours worked by a firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be disregarded for purposes of determining eligibility for, or the amount of, any overtime pay. The bill defines qualified trade-of-time arrangement as an arrangement under which two firefighters who are employed by the same agency agree, solely at their option and with the approval of their employing agency, to substitute for one another during scheduled work hours in the performance of work in the same capacity.
AI Summary
This bill, the Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act, amends section 5542 of Title 5 of the United States Code to exclude any hours worked by federal firefighters under a "qualified trade-of-time arrangement" from determinations relating to overtime pay. A "qualified trade-of-time arrangement" is defined as an arrangement where two firefighters employed by the same agency agree, at their own discretion and with the approval of their employer, to substitute for one another during scheduled work hours while performing the same duties. This provision is intended to provide federal firefighters with more flexibility and fairness in managing their work schedules.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 09/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4695/all-info | 09/25/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4695/BILLS-116s4695is.pdf | 10/22/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4695/BILLS-116s4695is.pdf.pdf | 10/22/2020 |
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