Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025
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The gist
Private workers could choose paid time off instead of overtime cash ā€” 1.5 hours off per overtime hour worked, capped at 160 hours banked.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: salaried-adjacent workers wanting flexibility, parents juggling schedules, employers managing payroll costs.
- Loses: workers pressured to take time off instead of needed overtime cash; unpaid overtime enforcement gets harder.
What it does
- Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as a 5-year pilot program.
- Requires written, voluntary agreement; workers must have 1,000+ hours with the employer.
- Caps banked comp time at 160 hours; unused time cashed out yearly within 31 days.
- Bans employer coercion; violators owe wages plus equal liquidated damages.
Why should I care?
Supporters say it gives hourly workers the same time-off flexibility salaried employees enjoy. Critics argue employers could quietly pressure workers into taking time off instead of overtime pay they need for rent and bills. Teens working part-time jobs after 1,000 hours could face this choice too. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.