Schedules That Work Act: Predictable Hours, Premium Pay for Last-Minute Changes.
This bill aims to give workers, especially those in retail, food service, and warehousing, more control and stability over their work hours. It establishes the right for employees to request flexible schedules for reasons like caregiving or health, requiring employers to grant these requests unless a genuine business reason prevents it. Furthermore, it mandates 14 days' advance notice for schedules and introduces premium pay for employer-initiated, last-minute changes or insufficient rest between shifts.
Key points
Right to Request Flexibility: Employees can request schedule changes (e.g., for caregiving, health, or education) and employers must approve them unless there is a defined, bona fide business reason for denial.
14-Day Advance Notice: Covered sector employees must receive their work schedules at least 14 days in advance; failure to comply results in a $75 daily penalty for the employer.
Predictability Pay: Employees receive extra pay if the employer cancels, reduces, or changes a scheduled shift with less than 14 days' notice.
Mandatory Rest Period: Employees can decline shifts scheduled less than 11 hours after their previous shift; if they agree to work, they must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for those hours.
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