Compensatory Time for Workers Bill
Official: Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025
IntroducedApril 10, 2025
Why This Matters
The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025 lets private sector employees choose time off instead of extra pay for overtime work. This change aims to give workers more flexibility in managing their time.
If you work overtime in the private sector, you could choose to take time off instead of getting paid extra.
Affects: This bill affects private sector employees who work overtime and their employers.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill allows private sector employees to earn time off instead of overtime pay. 2. Eligible employees must work at least 1,000 hours in a year to qualify. 3. Workers can accumulate up to 160 hours of compensatory time off. 4. Employers must provide payment for any unused compensatory time within 31 days. 5. Employees must agree to this arrangement before working the extra hours.
Who is affected?
This bill affects private sector employees who work overtime and their employers.