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Part-Time Worker Rights: Expanded Leave Access and Fair Treatment

This bill aims to make it easier for part-time workers to access family and medical leave by reducing the required employment period. It also introduces provisions to eliminate discrimination based on hours worked, ensuring equal treatment in terms of pay, benefits, and promotion opportunities. Employers will be required to offer additional work hours to existing employees before hiring new ones.
Key points
Access to Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) will be available after just 90 days of employment, instead of the previous 12 months and 1,250 hours.
Prohibits discrimination against part-time employees regarding compensation, benefits, promotion opportunities, and other employment conditions.
Employers must offer additional work hours to existing employees who have expressed a desire for more hours before hiring new external candidates.
Introduces financial penalties for employers violating the act and allows affected employees to seek damages.
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Print number: 118_HR_5578
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2023-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5578.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Access to Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) will be available after just 90 days of employment, instead of the previous 12 months and 1,250 hours.
  • Prohibits discrimination against part-time employees regarding compensation, benefits, promotion opportunities, and other employment conditions.
  • Employers must offer additional work hours to existing employees who have expressed a desire for more hours before hiring new external candidates.
  • Introduces financial penalties for employers violating the act and allows affected employees to seek damages.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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