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Part-Time Worker Rights: Equal Benefits, FMLA Access, and Priority Hours.

This Act significantly improves the standing of part-time workers by granting them access to proportional paid and unpaid benefits and ensuring fair treatment. Crucially, it eliminates the 1,250-hour annual requirement for FMLA eligibility, allowing part-time employees to access family and medical leave after just 90 days of employment. Furthermore, employers must offer available work hours to existing staff before hiring new external employees.
Key points
Access to Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) is granted after only 90 days of employment, removing the 1,250 annual hours requirement.
Employers are prohibited from discriminating against part-time workers regarding pay, promotions, or benefits if they perform substantially equal work.
Part-time employees gain the right to accrue employer-provided paid and unpaid time off and other benefits on a pro-rata basis.
Existing employees must be offered available work hours they desire before the employer hires new external staff to fill those positions.
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Print number: 118_S_2850
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
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_S_2850.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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) is granted after only 90 days of employment, removing the 1,250 annual hours requirement.
  • Employers are prohibited from discriminating against part-time workers regarding pay, promotions, or benefits if they perform substantially equal work.
  • Part-time employees gain the right to accrue employer-provided paid and unpaid time off and other benefits on a pro-rata basis.
  • Existing employees must be offered available work hours they desire before the employer hires new external staff to fill those positions.
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 Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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