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Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights: Equal Pay and Easier Leave Access.

This bill grants part-time workers the same rights and benefits as full-time employees in similar roles. It also makes it easier to qualify for family and medical leave by removing minimum hour requirements and shortening the necessary employment period.
Key points
Eligibility for family and medical leave (FMLA) after just 90 days of work, regardless of total hours worked.
Ban on discriminating against part-time workers regarding pay rates, benefits, and promotion opportunities.
Employers must offer available work hours to current staff before hiring new employees or contractors.
Existing employees can claim compensation if an employer hires externally for hours they were available to work.
Legal protections against retaliation, demotion, or firing for exercising these new workplace rights.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6818
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2025-12-17
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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 119_HR_6818.

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 2025-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Eligibility for family and medical leave (FMLA) after just 90 days of work, regardless of total hours worked.
  • Ban on discriminating against part-time workers regarding pay rates, benefits, and promotion opportunities.
  • Employers must offer available work hours to current staff before hiring new employees or contractors.
  • Existing employees can claim compensation if an employer hires externally for hours they were available to work.
  • Legal protections against retaliation, demotion, or firing for exercising these new workplace rights.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2026-03-10.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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