HB5513: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill proposes to change how federal law determines whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. It would amend two major labor laws: the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act. The bill affects workers, businesses, and how labor protections are applied. Currently, the bill has been introduced in Congress and is in the early stages of the legislative process.
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Sponsors
Elise Stefanik
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (8)
Kevin Kiley
Michelle Steel
John Moolenaar
Ashley Hinson
Rick Allen