Bill > S2228

This bill seeks to modify the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) by changing how workers are classified as employees. Specifically, the bill would require that the definition of an "employee" be determined using traditional common law rules, which typically examine the degree of control an employer has over a worker. The bill also makes a minor linguistic adjustment to the definition of "employ" by inserting the phrase "an employee" after the word "permit" in the existing statute. By harmonizing the legal definition of employee with common law standards, the bill aims to provide more clarity and consistency in how workers are categorized, which could potentially impact worker classification, benefits, and labor protections. The changes are technical in nature but could have significant implications for how businesses define and treat workers, potentially affecting the classification of independent contractors versus traditional employees.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2228/all-info