Search Results for keywords:"employee rights"

Search Results: keywords:"employee rights"

S. 4046 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:289
S. 4046 aims to change the law about collective bargaining for employees working in the Veterans Health Administration. It seeks to alter specific sections of title 38 in the United States Code by removing certain subsections and redesignating another. This bill is also known...
Simple Explanation
S. 4046 is a plan to change the rules about how people working for Veterans Health can talk and decide together about work issues, but it doesn't say exactly what new rules will be used instead of the old ones.
H. R. 8534 — To prohibit a student athlete from being considered an employee of an institution, a conference, or an association based on participation in certain intercollegiate athletics.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:667
H. R. 8534, known as the “Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act,” is a bill that aims to ensure student athletes are not considered employees of their colleges or athletic associations just because they participate in sports. The bill specifies that participation...
Simple Explanation
Imagine you're playing on your school sports team, like basketball or soccer. This bill wants to make sure that, just because you're playing sports, you aren't called an "employee" of your school. It means you're just a student playing a sport, not a worker for the school.
H. J. RES. 186 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission entitled Non-Compete Clause Rule.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:178
H. J. RES. 186 is a joint resolution aimed at expressing Congress's disapproval of a specific rule introduced by the Federal Trade Commission called the "Non-Compete Clause Rule." The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 11, 2024, by Mr. Palmer...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about stopping a rule from the Federal Trade Commission that says companies can't make workers sign something called a "non-compete clause," which means a worker can't leave and work for another company. This bill is about whether they should be allowed to stop that rule from happening.
H. R. 7752 — To require employers to provide paid annual leave to employees, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,052
The Protected Time Off Act or PTO Act (H.R. 7752) requires employers to provide their employees with paid annual leave. Employees earn at least 1 hour of paid leave for every 25 hours worked, up to 80 hours per year, and they may use this leave for any...
Simple Explanation
The Protected Time Off Act (H.R. 7752) says that all workers should get paid time off every year to use however they want. For every 25 hours they work, they get 1 hour of paid leave, up to 80 hours each year, and their bosses can't punish them for using this time off.
H. R. 8370 — To enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,997
H.R. 8370, titled the "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2024," aims to enhance the security operations of the TSA by bringing its employees under the personnel system outlined in title 5 of the U.S. Code. This change would provide TSA employees with the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8370 is a plan to give Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers the same job protections and perks as other government workers, like joining unions and having fair pay. This way, TSA workers can be happier and safer at work while also being important for keeping everyone safe during travel.
S. 4260 — To establish protections for warehouse workers, and for other purposes.
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May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:11,181
The Warehouse Worker Protection Act aims to establish protections for warehouse workers in the United States. It requires employers to clearly communicate quotas and prohibits retaliation against employees for not meeting unreasonable quotas. The bill also introduces new...
Simple Explanation
The Warehouse Worker Protection Act is a law meant to make sure people working in warehouses are safe and treated fairly. It says bosses must explain what work is expected clearly, let workers take breaks, and be fair about work rules.
S. 4710 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,739
The bill, titled the "Working Families Flexibility Act of 2024," proposes changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to allow private sector employees to choose compensatory time off instead of overtime pay. Employees can opt for one and a half hours of leave for each overtime hour...
Simple Explanation
The bill suggests a new rule where people working in private companies can choose to get more time off instead of extra money for working overtime, but there are rules in place to make sure everyone is treated fairly and bosses don't take advantage. It's like saying if you work extra hours, you can pick either extra money or a little more vacation time.
H. R. 9674 — To make certain antidiscrimination laws applicable to the judicial branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:25,806
The Judiciary Accountability Act of 2024, as proposed in H.R. 9674, aims to extend certain antidiscrimination laws to the judicial branch of the federal government. It establishes legal protections against discrimination and intimidation for employees, introduces oversight...
Simple Explanation
The Judiciary Accountability Act of 2024 wants to make sure that the rules that stop people from being unfair get used for judges and people who work with them, and it also tries to make sure any complaints about judges are looked at carefully.
S. 4334 — To enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,253
The bill, S. 4334, aims to enhance the operations and workforce stability of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by applying the federal personnel management system under title 5 of the United States Code to TSA employees. It includes measures that ensure TSA workers receive...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to make sure the people working at the airport security have the same rules and benefits as other government workers, while also making their jobs safer and nicer. It wants to make sure they get paid fairly, are treated well, and are happy at work.
S. 4328 — To require any labor organization that is or would be the collective bargaining representative for any employees to provide information regarding the amount of funds in any defined benefit plan of the labor organization before any labor organization election, and for other purposes.
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May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,650
The bill, known as the "Making All Fund Information Available Act," mandates that labor organizations acting as collective bargaining representatives provide detailed information about their defined benefit plans before any election organized by the labor union. This includes notifying...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants labor groups to tell workers about the money they have saved for employee benefits before any big vote. It's like making sure everyone knows how much is in the piggy bank before deciding what to do.
H. R. 8691 — To prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,443
H.R. 8691, also known as the “Restoring Justice for Workers Act,” aims to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes. The bill prevents employers from making employees agree to settle work-related disputes through arbitration before any conflict has arisen. It also ensures...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8691 is a bill that wants to make sure workers are not forced to settle work problems in secret meetings called arbitrations unless they choose to after a problem happens. It also wants to make sure workers can still join together to solve issues and that special rules protect their rights.
S. 4003 — To require employers to provide paid annual leave to employees, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,197
The bill S. 4003, known as the “Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act,” was introduced in the Senate to require employers to provide paid annual leave to their employees. Under this bill, employees would earn at least one hour of paid leave for every 25 hours worked, with a maximum of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people who work get a little bit of paid vacation time that they can use each year, and the more they work, the more time they get. If they leave their job, they might get paid for the vacation days they didn't use.
H. R. 9855 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:740
H. R. 9855, titled the “VA Employee Fairness Act of 2024,” aims to change laws related to collective bargaining rights for employees in the Veterans Health Administration. It specifically amends Section 7422 of title 38 in the United States Code by removing certain subsections and renaming...
Simple Explanation
The "VA Employee Fairness Act of 2024" is a plan to change how people working at veteran hospitals can talk about and decide on their work conditions with their bosses, but it doesn't change the special hiring and bonus rules the bosses have.
S. 4868 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:261
S. 4868 amends title 5 of the United States Code to stop federal employees from using "official time" to perform tasks related to labor organizations during work hours. Under this bill, any activity related to labor organizations must be done when the employee is not on duty. The bill's...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if someone at work had to stop doing their job to help make rules for a club. This bill says they can't do that during work time anymore.
S. 5213 — To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to require labor organizations to make certain disclosures to its members, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:960
S. 5213, known as the "Union Members Right to Know Act," seeks to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. The bill requires labor organizations to provide their members with certain disclosures, including copies and summaries of the Act, rights related to religious...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants labor unions to tell their members about important rules and rights, like how their money can be used and other legal stuff, making sure everyone understands with easy access through mail or the internet. This means unions need to be sure they share these details often, so all members are in the know.

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