Bill > S0827

This bill amends the existing labor law to modify the definition of "employee" in the chapter governing work on Sundays and holidays by explicitly adding casino workers to the list of industries that are no longer exempt from overtime regulations. Specifically, the bill removes the current exemption for employees in hotels, motels, and recreational facilities by inserting the phrase "and casinos" to the existing text, which means casino workers will now be eligible for overtime pay when working on Sundays and holidays. The bill maintains the existing definitions of holidays, which include Sundays, major national holidays like New Year's Day and Christmas, and state-specific holidays like Victory Day and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday. By making this change, the legislation aims to provide additional compensation protections for casino workers who are required to work during traditionally non-standard work hours. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage, ensuring that casino workers can benefit from the new overtime provisions as soon as possible.

Labor and Employment

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