Bill > H5685

This bill amends existing labor laws to include casino workers in the definition of employees who are eligible for overtime pay when working on Sundays and holidays. Specifically, the bill modifies the current definition of "employee" in the state's labor code by inserting the word "casinos" in a section that previously excluded individuals employed in restaurants, hotels, motels, and other recreational facilities from certain overtime protections. By making this change, casino workers will now be entitled to receive overtime compensation for working on designated holidays, which include Sundays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, July 4th, Victory Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The bill is straightforward in its approach, simply adding casinos to the list of exemptions, and will take effect immediately upon passage. This amendment aims to provide additional financial protection and compensation for casino workers who are required to work during traditionally non-standard work hours.

Labor and Employment

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