Working Families Flexibility Act

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Introduced

3 March 2009

Last action

19 August 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.

Summary

Working Families Flexibility Act - Authorizes an employee to request from an employer a change in the terms or conditions of the employee's employment if the request relates to: (1) the number of hours the employee is required to work; (2) the times when the employee is required to work; or (3) where the employee is required to work. Sets forth certain employer duties with respect to such requests. Makes it unlawful for an employer to interfere with any rights provided to an employee under this Act. Authorizes an employee to file a complaint with the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Employment Standards Administration of the Department of Labor for any violations of such rights. Provides for the investigation and assessment of civil penalties or the award of relief for alleged violations, including the review in federal courts of appeal of orders of the Administrator. Requires the Secretary of Labor to carry out a research, education, and technical assistance program for employers, labor organizations, and the general public regarding compliance with this Act. Applies the requirements of this Act to certain classes of employees, including employees of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Library of Congress.

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Timeline

3 March 2009
Introduced
Referred to House Education and Labor
Source: IntroReferral
3 March 2009
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
3 March 2009
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E529)
Source: IntroReferral
3 March 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 March 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 August 2009
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1274
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hr/1274
us · 111-hr-1274 · source updated 5 December 2025