Bill > HR6786

This bill, titled the "Schedules That Work Act," aims to provide employees with more control over their work schedules and ensure greater predictability and stability in their employment. It establishes that employees have the right to request changes to their work hours, including the number of hours, timing, location, advance notice of schedules, and minimizing fluctuations in hours, and employers must engage in a good-faith process to consider these requests. For requests related to serious health conditions, caregiving responsibilities, educational programs, or another job, employers must grant the request unless there's a "bona fide business reason" (meaning a significant negative impact on the business, such as increased costs, inability to meet customer demand, or difficulty reorganizing staff). For other requests, employers can deny them for any lawful reason. The bill also imposes specific requirements on "covered sector employees" (those in hospitality, warehouse, retail, food service, or cleaning occupations, or others designated by the Secretary of Labor), mandating at least 14 days' advance notice of work schedules and providing compensation if schedules are changed with less notice or if hours are reduced or canceled. Additionally, these employees are entitled to extra pay for working "split shifts" (where work hours are not consecutive) and must have at least 11 hours of rest between shifts, with premium pay if this rest period is not met and the employee consents to work. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees for exercising these rights or opposing unlawful scheduling practices, and the bill outlines enforcement mechanisms and remedies for violations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6786/all-info