Bill > HR3545

This bill, known as the Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills Act (TEENS Act), proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand working hours for employees between 16 and 18 years old during school periods. Specifically, the bill would allow these young workers to work up to 24 hours per week when school is in session, with work hours restricted to between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in the local time zone. This modification aims to provide more flexibility for teenage workers by preventing their employment from being classified as "oppressive child labor" based solely on the number of hours worked. The bill seeks to balance educational commitments with opportunities for young people to gain work experience and earn income, addressing potential restrictions that currently limit teenage employment during school weeks. By establishing clear parameters for working hours, the TEENS Act intends to create more structured and predictable employment opportunities for teenagers while maintaining protections for their educational and developmental needs.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3545/all-info