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Introduced
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
In Committee
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to harmonize the definition of employee with the common law.
AI Summary
This bill, the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to harmonize the definition of "employee" with the common law. Specifically, it modifies the definition of "employee" to be "as determined under the usual common law rules," and the definition of "employ" to mean "to permit an employee" to work. These changes aim to align the federal standards for determining employment status with the common law approach, which may have implications for how workers are classified and their associated rights and protections.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/02/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/526/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s526/BILLS-117s526is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s526/BILLS-117s526is.pdf.pdf |
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