United States Congress
Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act
March 14, 2024
Summary
This bill would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to reduce the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours over a three-year phase-in period. Employers must pay overtime for hours worked beyond 32 per week, and also for daily hours over 8 (1.5x) and over 12 (2x). The bill prohibits reducing pay or benefits for employees newly covered by overtime protections.
Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/s-bill/3947
Common questions
- What does "Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act" cover?
- This bill would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to reduce the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours over a three-year phase-in period. Employers must…
- Which agency issued this update?
- This update was issued by United States Congress.
- When was it published?
- It was published on March 14, 2024.